QLT By MARSHALLTOWN 96 10-Inch by 5-Inch Brick Trowel Philadelphia Pattern with Wood Handle Philadelphia pattern trowels are better suited for laying block because they allow more mortar to be placed on the blade Blade tempered, ground, and polished Hardwood handle with steel ferrule securely attached Used to pick up mortar and spread it in preparation for the next course of brick, concrete block, or stone Also used to tap the brick into place