MARSHALLTOWN Pointing Trowel, 5 x 2 1/2 Inch Inch Blade, Philadelphia Pattern, Single Piece High Carbon Steel, Wooden Handle, Repair Mortar Joints, Masonry, Made in The USA, 45 5

Perfect for outdoors and archaeology kits. Careful, it is really sharp. Pack accordingly

Used this for an archeological dig in south Texas last summer. The fit and quality is amazing. Despite everything I threw at it, it didn't fail. The welding where the handle meets the spade portion is solid and very well done. The handle is securely attached and doesn't come off. The steel quality is great, and it takes a good edge, which is necessary in order to do precision work in excavations. I wish I would have bought one for my son,because his big box store brand didn't quite do as well.

Used in mason work and the connection to the handle a bit large adding some not needed extra wght. But other then that great quality and design not exactly great for tuck point work but still has a great use for moving mud.

This trowel is the real thing archaeologist use. My son does an archaeology camp in the summers and was delighted to have his own tool. He says this is the best size and just like the ones used by the park archaeologists. Great find!

I’m an archaeologist and have been excavating a cellar covered in dirt, clay, roots, you name it, and this trowel has been exceptional. Worth every penny!

Best ever! I use it every week!

Let me start by saying I use this daily for archaeology work, in all types of soils: sand, loam, clay, kitty litter...whatever. So far, this guy has held up really well...but I do occasionally worry about the steel not making it, especially in compact soils. Just do your due diligence in maintenance (and not let your fellow archaeologists make off with your handy dandy tool) and this trowel could easily last you for years.

Marshalltown is the gold standard in Archaeology, at least in the United States. Marshalltown trowels are extremely durable and I've never had a handle twist on me; I've also never had the blade break off. I've seen Marshalltown trowels thoroughly abused and last longer than any other cheaper department store brand. One of my professors still has their original one from their first field school. They take a better edge and patina better than others. If you're an archaeologist, you already know to buy a Marshalltown. If you're a student buying their first trowel, buy a Marshalltown.

A great addition to add to the rest of the trowels. I use mine for intricate stonework. I've never had any issues with marshalltown trowels and this is great quality. It will last me for years as have the rest

I had my previous Marshall town pointing trowel for 40 yrs and loved it, my new one is a perfect replacement. Denny

It's came with durasoft handle and it's nice, worth the money, hopefully they will restock again cause my friend asking about it.

Para trabajar en Arqueología tiene una punta afilada y rasca muy bien

Husband had one of these for 15 years and was gutted when he lost it! It will take time for this replacement to be as good as his old one apparently but he likes this tool!