Marshalltown Philadelphia Brick Trowel 11" x 5½" — Wooden Handle 1911

Marshalltown Philadelphia Brick Trowel 11" x 5½" — Wooden Handle 1911

The Marshalltown 11" Philadelphia pattern brick trowel with wood handle is a classic bricklaying tool built for laying block and brick, spreading mortar, and cutting work. Because the Philadelphia pattern has a pointed toe and a wide heel, it picks up mortar cleanly from the board and places it accurately on the course. As a result, it remains one of the most widely used brick trowel patterns in Ireland and the UK.

Key Features

• Philadelphia pattern blade — pointed toe and wide heel for clean mortar pick-up and accurate placing on the course.
• 11" blade length — standard size for block and brick work. Well balanced between coverage and control.
• Carbon steel blade — durable and flexible for mortar work. Develops a natural patina with use.
• Wood handle — traditional turned handle. Light and direct with immediate blade feedback.

Philadelphia vs London Pattern

The Philadelphia pattern has a more pointed toe than the London pattern. Because of this, it is better suited to cutting and pointing work where the toe needs to get into tight joints. The London pattern has a broader, more rectangular blade. In particular, it suits plasterers and bricklayers who prefer more blade surface when spreading mortar on larger block work.

Wood Handle vs DuraSoft

The wood handle gives direct blade feedback with no dampening from a moulded grip. For this reason, many experienced bricklayers prefer it. However, if you want a more ergonomic grip for all-day comfort, the same trowel is also available with a DuraSoft handle as the M1911FG.

Made in the USA by Marshalltown. In stock and available for next-day delivery across Ireland.