MARSHALLTOWN FT164 Masonry Tool
- Item Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Finish: Brushed
- Item Dimensions: 4 × 3.2 × 16 inches
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A long, light carbon steel trowel suited to masonry leveling work, with the caveat that the blade needs basic rust care after use.
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ASIN: B00C3INQNAModel: FT164Category: Masonry Tools
Overview
Marshalltown's FT164 pairs a 16 by 4 inch carbon steel blade with an aluminum handle and a brushed finish, built for masonry work that calls for a long, flat surface to spread and level material.
Carbon steel takes and holds a working edge but will rust if left wet, so it needs a wipe down and occasional oiling after use on site. The aluminum handle keeps the overall tool to about 8 ounces, light for a 16 inch blade, which matters over a long day of leveling passes.
- 16 x 4 inch carbon steel blade
- Aluminum handle
- Brushed finish
- About 8 ounces total weight
Who it's for
Masons and concrete finishers who want a long trowel for spreading and leveling material over wide areas. Less suited to buyers who want a maintenance free stainless blade.
Pros and cons
- Long 16 inch blade covers more surface per pass
- Aluminum handle keeps weight to about 8 ounces
- Brushed finish resists glare on site
- Carbon steel blade needs drying and oiling
- Handle grip material isn't specified in the listing
Performance notes
The 16 by 4 inch blade gives a long, flat working surface for leveling passes, while the aluminum handle holds the whole tool to roughly 8 ounces so it doesn't tire the arm over repeated strokes. Being carbon steel rather than stainless, the blade will develop surface rust if put away wet, so drying and a light oiling after use is part of keeping it working smoothly.
Specifications
| Brand | MARSHALLTOWN |
|---|---|
| Model | FT164 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.5 poundslower than 50% of 37 masonry tools |
| Item Dimensions | 4 × 3.2 × 16 inches |
| Size | 16 x 4 Inches |
| Length | 16 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Other details | |
| Handle | Aluminum |
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Frequently asked questions
What size is the Marshalltown FT164 blade?
It measures 16 inches long by 4 inches wide.
What is the FT164 handle made from?
Aluminum, which keeps the tool light at about 8 ounces despite the long blade.
Does the FT164 blade rust?
It's carbon steel rather than stainless, so it can develop surface rust if left wet; drying it and applying a light coat of oil after use helps prevent that.