Marshalltown Marshalltown
- Masonry
- Carbon Steel
- 4.8 ounces
- 10 × 2 × 4 inches
- More reviewed than 79%
A compact carbon steel masonry tool suited to detail work, not a substitute for a full-size trowel on large jobs.
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How it ranks among the 67 masonries we track
4.6★ across 656 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
656 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Marshalltown 97 is a masonry hand tool with a carbon steel blade about 5 inches long, a wood handle, and an overall weight of 4.8 ounces. Marshalltown is a long-established maker of trowels and masonry tools, and the compact blade fits detail work over broad spreading.
A 5 inch blade is short for a standard brick or plaster trowel, which usually runs 9 to 11 inches, so this size points to a smaller task such as pointing, tuck work, or margin trimming rather than spreading full mortar beds. Carbon steel holds an edge well but needs drying and occasional oiling to avoid rust, standard care for uncoated steel masonry tools.
- Carbon steel blade
- 5 inch blade length
- Wood handle
- 4.8 ounce weight
Who it's for
Masons and DIY users doing detail or repair work such as pointing mortar joints, rather than large-scale bricklaying or plastering where a bigger trowel is standard.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Carbon steel blade holds an edge well
- Compact 5 inch size for detail and pointing work
- Light at 4.8 ounces for extended handheld use
- Too small for spreading full mortar beds
- Carbon steel needs drying and light oiling to resist rust
- Wood handle less durable than rubber or composite grips
Performance notes
Carbon steel blades of this type sharpen easily and hold a working edge, but the metal will rust if left wet, so drying after use and occasional wiping with a light oil keeps it working. The wood handle adds some shock absorption compared to an all-metal grip.
Specifications
| Brand | MARSHALLTOWN |
|---|---|
| Model | Marshalltown - 97 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 10 × 2 × 4 inches |
| Length | 5 inches |
| Handle | Wood |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in masonries.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown MarshalltownThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 656 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Double PAINTBRUSH3INCH MasonryDouble | 4.6 / 5 | 819 | 4.3 / 5 |
| QEP 10060 MasonryQEP | 4.6 / 5 | 1,431 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Fiskars 79786931J MasonryFiskars | 4.4 / 5 | 1,728 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Troxell 09-55U MasonryTroxell | 4.7 / 5 | 1,064 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the MARSHALLTOWN Marshalltown - 97
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the blade material on the Marshalltown 97?
Carbon steel.
How long is the Marshalltown 97 blade?
About 5 inches.
What is the Marshalltown 97 handle made of?
Wood.