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Masonry hand trowels: top picks
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Best overall MARSHALLTOWNMarshalltown Trowel Brick Trowel, 11 in., Philadelphia Pattern
Highly durable with a comfortable handle, offering excellent balance and control for professional bricklaying.
- Superior quality steel
- Comfortable grip
- Even balance
- Premium price
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Best value MARSHALLTOWNOx Tools Trowel, 11in Brick Trowel, Carbon Steel Blade
Affordable carbon steel trowel with a comfortable soft-grip handle, ideal for DIYers and pros on a budget.
- Great value for money
- Comfortable grip
- Solid build
- Blade may need frequent sharpening
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Professional choice Kraft ToolKraft Tool Co. Trowel, 11 in. Brick Trowel, London Pattern
Precision-ground blade with a patented handle design reduces fatigue, favored by masons for long hours of use.
- Ergonomic handle
- Precision ground blade
- Reduces hand fatigue
- Slightly heavier
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Heavy duty
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Trowel, 12 in. Mason's Trowel
Sturdy forged steel trowel with a tight-grip handle, designed for tough masonry work and large projects.
- Very durable
- Excellent for heavy work
- Good weight distribution
- Handle could be more comfortable
- Pricey
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Best budget pick TruperAmes Tools Trowel, 11 inch Brick Trowel, Philadelphia Pattern
Entry-level trowel that offers decent performance for occasional use, with a sturdy blade and wood handle.
- Very affordable
- Decent quality for the price
- Good basic trowel
- Less comfortable grip
- Not extremely durable
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Large coverage MARSHALLTOWNMarshalltown Trowel, 13 in. Brick Trowel, London Pattern
Longer blade provides greater coverage for spreading mortar, maintaining Marshalltown's signature quality.
- Long blade speeds up work
- Excellent build quality
- Comfortable handle
- Heavier
- May be too large for detail work
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Versatile shape Truper
OX Tools Trowel, 11in Brick Trowel, Diamond Pattern
Diamond pattern allows for both spreading and cutting, with a comfortable handle and good balance.
- Multi-purpose shape
- Good balance
- Comfortable grip
- Blade thickness may vary
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Compact size Kraft ToolKraft Tool Co. Trowel, 10 in. Mason's Trowel, Philadelphia Pattern
Smaller 10-inch size offers better control for detailed work, with the same high-quality construction as larger models.
- Great for detail work
- High quality materials
- Comfortable to hold
- Less coverage per pass