The 11 in narrow london blade carries mortar away from the handle. The blade holds mortar towards the toe making it a popular choice for brick and general masonry projects. The diamond heeled blade easily spreads mortar for projects such as veneering. The blade and shank are forged from a single piece of uniquely formulated carbon steel for extra toughness and consistency. Blades are heat tempered with a special time tested process to ensure uniform blade hardness. Each W. Rose Masonry Tools masonry trowel features a tapered ground blade for flexibility. The forged steel blade and shank offer strength and integrity with no internal voids that could form from welding. Forged steel will not weaken or crack. Each blade is carefully hand polished to keep mortar centered on the blade and to resist sliding. The standard shank angle is balanced to reduce wrist fatigue. Every trowel is inspected, keeping in mind the high quality standards of the W. Rose Masonry Tools legacy. They also undergo testing for blade hardness and consistent size. The 6 in ProForm soft grip handle is designed for an enhanced hold by the bricklayer. The handle is contoured to rest comfortably in your hand. The patented design (US Patent #D508638) is tough, rugged and well balanced with a hard urethane end cap for tamping. The accentuated texture on the handle reduces fatigue and provides a great grip even when wet. Proudly made in the USA. W. Rose Masonry Tools has been an American manufacturer of quality masonry tools since 1798. As they have for over 200 years, W. Rose Masonry Tools endure the test of time. W. Rose Masonry Tools is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kraft Tool Co., an American manufacturer of quality hand tools.