MarshalltownPointing Trowel, 5 x 2 1/2 Inch Inch Blade, Philadelphia Pattern, Single Piece High Carbon Steel, DuraSoft Handle, Repair Mortar Joints, Masonry, Made in the USA, 45 5D

We used to work in the garden

I use this trowel for beach combing. The trowel is sturdy and is holding up well to the rocky and wet conditions on the beach. Very comfortable handle.

Loved this makes the job easy

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Good quality trowel, but unfortunately mine came loose in its handle. I will have to use some wood glue to mend it.

Easy to hold, perfect flex, superb quality.

Worth the money

Ich arbeite seit knapp 20 Jahren in der Archäologie. Diese Kelle ist nicht zu gebrauchen. Ich bewerte selten, aber ich habe mich nun zwei Tage mit diesem Ding herumgeärgert. Die Seiten sind nicht gerade verlaufend, sondern leicht gebogen - zum Planumsputz nicht ideal. Der Stahl federt - also nichts für harte Böden. Schade um die Rohstoffe. Tut Euch einen Gefallen und kauft gleich die englische Variante - die sind unkaputtbar und gut zu handhaben. Diese hier ist zu teuer für die angebotene Qualität. Zum Unglück habe ich hier zwei Kellen bestellt. Evt. eignen sie sich ja für den Sandkasten vom Kind. Zwei Sterne, da "geschmiedet" (eher gezogen) und nicht gelötet.

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!