Goldblatt G08501A General
- General
- High Speed Steel
- 7.8 ounces
- 5 inches
- Better rated than 88%
- More reviewed than 97%
A compact 5 inch high speed steel hand tool from a masonry-focused brand, light enough at 7.8 ounces for detail work.
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How it ranks among the 234 generals we track
4.8★ across 8,236 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
8,236 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 Goldblatt G08501A is a compact hand tool with a 5 inch high speed steel blade and a plastic or rubber handle, weighing about 0.22 kilograms (7.8 ounces). The category listing of Generals and the General in its title point to a general purpose trowel or scraper rather than a saw.
Goldblatt is best known for masonry and drywall finishing tools, and a 5 inch high speed steel blade with a cushioned handle fits that line of trowels, scrapers and pointing tools rather than a powered tool. Because the listing does not specify blade shape (pointed, square or curved), buyers should confirm the exact profile against the product photos before ordering.
- 5 inch high speed steel blade
- Plastic or rubber handle
- 0.22 kilogram (7.8 ounce) weight
- Goldblatt G08501A model
Who it's for
Fits tradespeople and DIYers who need a small hand tool for finishing, scraping or pointing work in masonry, drywall or general repair jobs. Not the choice for anyone needing a large-format trowel for bulk mortar spreading, given the compact 5 inch blade.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High speed steel blade holds an edge
- Cushioned plastic or rubber handle
- Light at 7.8 ounces for detail work
- 5 inch blade limits it to smaller jobs
- Exact blade shape is not specified
Performance notes
High speed steel holds an edge under repeated scraping or pointing work better than basic carbon steel, and the plastic or rubber handle is built to cushion grip pressure during extended use. Its light weight of 0.22 kilograms makes it easy to maneuver for detail work, though that same size limits how much material it can move in one pass.
Specifications
| Brand | Goldblatt |
|---|---|
| Model | G08501A |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
| Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| Length | 5 inches |
| Handle | Plastic or Rubber |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in generals.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldblatt G08501A GeneralThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 8,236 | 4.6 / 5 |
| CARTMAN MX-TK39PC-ORANGE GeneralCARTMAN | 4.7 / 5 | 38,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Amazon DS-AMZ035 GeneralAmazon | 4.7 / 5 | 24,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Craftsman CMMT45309 GeneralCraftsman | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| DEKOPRO DKMT126 GeneralDEKOPRO | 4.6 / 5 | 7,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Goldblatt G08501A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the blade made of on the Goldblatt G08501A?
High speed steel, according to the listed specifications.
How long is the blade?
5 inches.
What is the handle material?
Plastic or rubber, per the listing.