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Schluter TRL-DHXL Masonry Review

4.8 (210) Amazon rating$33.31

Our verdict

A tied top rated trowel in this batch, built from stainless steel with a metal handle at 0.44 pounds.

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Best for

Buyers who want an all metal build, stainless head and metal handle alike, at the highest rating tier in this comparison.

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  • Material Stainless Steel
  • Handle Metal
  • Weight 0.44 Pounds
  • Dimensions 12 x 7.7 x 4.6 inches
  • Priced 106% above the category median ($16.21 across 42 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 210 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.4/5

    210 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The Schluter TRL-DHXL is built with a stainless steel head and a metal handle, a fully metal construction that sets it apart from several plastic handled trowels in this batch. It weighs 0.44 pounds and measures 12 x 7.7 x 4.6 inches.

It shares the highest star rating in this comparison, 4.8 stars, with its sibling Schluter listing, backed by 210 reviews, a moderate but solid sample size.

At $33.31, it's priced the same as the other Schluter trowel in this batch, though no bought_last_month figure is reported here, so recent sales momentum isn't confirmed from the data.

Pros

  • 4.8 star rating, tied for the highest in this comparison
  • Stainless steel head with a metal handle, an all metal build
  • 210 reviews backing that top tier rating
  • Documented weight of 0.44 pounds and clear dimensions

Cons

  • No bought_last_month figure listed, so recent demand isn't confirmed
  • $33.31 price is on the higher end of this comparison

Specifications

MaterialStainless Steel
HandleMetal
Weight0.44 Pounds
Dimensions12 x 7.7 x 4.6 inches

Performance notes

The combination of a stainless steel head and metal handle at 0.44 pounds and 12 x 7.7 x 4.6 inches points to a tool built for durability over a plastic handled alternative, though the tradeoff is typically less cushioned grip than a rubber handle.

What buyers say

210 reviews at a 4.8 star average puts this trowel among the most highly rated in the comparison, even without a confirmed recent sales figure.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Schluter TRL-DHXL made of?

It has a stainless steel head and a metal handle, weighing 0.44 pounds.

How does the TRL-DHXL compare to the other Schluter trowel in this batch?

Both share a 4.8 star rating and the same $33.31 price, but the TRL-DHXL uses a metal handle instead of plastic. Questions go to [email protected].

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