The QEP Euro Notch Comfort Grip Stainless Steel Trowel is manufactured with a high quality tempered stainless steel blade for an extended life, and a heavy duty aluminum shank. The unique alternating notch pattern of this Euro Notch trowel provides a more consistent mortar bed by reducing mortar voids and the need to back butter tile. The notches create a zipper effect closing between the sub-floor, thinset and the tile preventing air pockets to complete the bond. Ideal for large format tiles.