odyn 11 in. x 3/8 in. x 3/4 in. u-notch stainless steel trowel w/soft handle odyn the odyn u-notch trowel with a comfort grip handle spreads adhesives and thinset. the sawtooth u-notch is great for spreading thinset and full contact and thick-bed mortars. this 11" x 4.5" steel trowel blade is notched on two sides and straight on two sides. an aluminum mounting connects the soft grip handle.