Fiskars Fiber Composite Hand Trowel

Overview

The Fiskars 79786931J is a masonry hand tool with an aluminum head and a composite handle, measuring 18 by 7.25 by 2.75 inches overall. The long handle length points to a striking or prying tool rather than a hand-held chisel.

Fiskars pairs aluminum heads with shock-absorbing composite handles across its Pro line, a combination meant to cut down on the vibration that solid steel tools pass into the wrist and elbow during repeated strikes. The item weight in the source data looks inconsistent with the tool's size, so it has been left out here rather than repeated as fact.

• Aluminum head construction
• Composite shock-reducing handle
• 18 x 7.25 x 2.75 inch dimensions
• Built for masonry and demolition work

Who it's for

Suits masons, landscapers and contractors doing repeated demolition, prying or breaking work in brick, block or concrete. Not the pick for fine finishing work, where a smaller hand tool gives more control.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Composite handles are built to flex slightly on impact, absorbing some of the shock that a solid aluminum or steel handle would send straight into the user's hand, which matters over a full day of repeated strikes. The aluminum head keeps overall weight down compared to an equivalent steel tool without giving up much striking force.

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