MARSHALLTOWN 505D Tuck Pointing Trowel 6-3/4 in
- Handle Material: Wood
- Item Weight: 0.22 pounds
- Color: Durasoft
- Number Of Pieces: 1
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A narrow-blade MARSHALLTOWN masonry tool in DuraSoft steel, well suited to joint finishing work and rated 4.7 by buyers.
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ASIN: B0002JT2H6Model: 505DCategory: Masonry Tools
Overview
The MARSHALLTOWN 505D is a masonry hand tool with a high carbon DuraSoft steel blade measuring 6 3/4 by 3/8 inches and a wood handle with a brushed finish. The narrow blade width points to a pointing or jointing tool rather than a wide flat trowel.
MARSHALLTOWN is an established name in masonry and concrete tools, and the DuraSoft steel used here is their standard higher grade blade material. A 3/8 inch blade width is narrow for general mortar spreading, which fits detail work like tuck pointing or striking mortar joints rather than laying brick or block.
- High carbon DuraSoft steel blade
- 6 3/4 x 3/8 inch blade size
- Wood handle, brushed finish
Who it's for
Suits a mason or DIY bricklayer who needs a narrow tool for finishing or repairing mortar joints. Not the right pick for someone needing a wide trowel for spreading mortar across brick or block, since the blade here is built narrow.
Pros and cons
- High carbon DuraSoft steel blade
- Narrow blade suited to joint detail work
- Too narrow for general mortar spreading
- Wood handle needs care to avoid moisture damage
Performance notes
High carbon steel holds an edge and resists the abrasion of mortar and grout better than softer metals, which matters for a tool used repeatedly along joint lines. The 3/8 inch blade width is built for working narrow gaps rather than covering broad surface area, and the wood handle adds some vibration dampening compared to an all-metal grip.
Specifications
| Brand | MARSHALLTOWN |
|---|---|
| Model | 505D |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.22 poundslower than 78% of 37 masonry tools |
| Size | 6 3/4 x 3/8 |
| Assembled Diameter | 1 inch |
| Cutting Diameter | 1 inch |
| Construction & materials | |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Color | Durasoft |
| Material | DuraSoft, High Carbon Steel |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Included components | |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Included Components | 1 Tuck Pointer |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Part Number | 505D |
| Item Model Number | 505D |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Pattern | Solid |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the blade size on the MARSHALLTOWN 505D?
6 3/4 by 3/8 inches.
What is the blade made of?
High carbon DuraSoft steel.
What is the handle material?
Wood, with a brushed finish on the blade.