Wilcox 55s Masonry Review

4.7 (214) Amazon rating$20.00

Our verdict

An all stainless steel masonry trowel, blade and handle alike, with a strong rating across a solid review base.

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Best for

Masons who want a fully stainless trowel, handle included, for maximum rust resistance in wet conditions.

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Buyers who prefer a wood or PVC handle over an all metal grip, or who are shopping on very recent sales volume.

  • Material Stainless Steel
  • Handle Stainless Steel
  • Weight 0.16 Kilograms
  • Dimensions 10 x 1.3 x 2 inches
  • Priced 23% above the category median ($16.21 across 42 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 214 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.5/5

    214 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 Wilcox 55s is a masonry trowel built entirely from stainless steel, blade and handle alike, measuring 10 x 1.3 x 2 inches and weighing 0.16 kilograms. It is priced at $20.00 and holds a 4.7 star rating across 214 reviews.

An all stainless build, including the handle, means there is no wood or plastic to wear out or absorb moisture, which fits trowels used repeatedly in wet mortar. At 0.16 kilograms it is also one of the lighter tools in this lineup.

The listing shows 0 buyers in the last month, so while the 214 review base and 4.7 star rating clear ToolHandle's quality floor, current month over month demand looks quieter than several other trowels compared here.

Pros

  • All stainless steel construction, blade and handle, for maximum rust resistance
  • 4.7 star rating across 214 reviews clears the quality floor comfortably
  • Compact 10 x 1.3 x 2 inch size at a light 0.16 kilograms

Cons

  • 0 buyers reported in the last month, so recent demand looks quieter than other options here
  • An all metal handle may feel less comfortable over long sessions than a wood or PVC grip

Specifications

MaterialStainless Steel
HandleStainless Steel
Weight0.16 Kilograms
Dimensions10 x 1.3 x 2 inches

Performance notes

At 10 x 1.3 x 2 inches and 0.16 kilograms, the Wilcox 55s is a compact, lightweight trowel, and its all stainless build means neither the blade nor the handle needs the rust care a carbon steel or wood combination would.

What buyers say

214 reviews at a 4.7 star average is a solid track record, even though the listing shows no buyers in the most recent month.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the handle on the Wilcox 55s metal or wood?

The handle is stainless steel, matching the blade, not wood or plastic.

What size is this trowel?

It measures 10 x 1.3 x 2 inches and weighs 0.16 kilograms.

Want help comparing this to a wood handled trowel?

Email [email protected] and we can walk through the tradeoffs.

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