According to BricklayingBasics.com, bricklaying tools are "vital" for completing a job effectively.
The site said it takes some work to master how to use a trowel effectively, but noted that bricklayers will consider it an extension of the hand once they have mastered the technique.
"Practice makes the application of mortar easier and easier," it commented.
BricklayingBasics.com highlighted a pointing trowel as one useful tool for a bricklayer to have on a site.
This was described as a smaller trowel that can be used to apply advanced pointing techniques.
Speedcrete supplies a number of different pointing trowels, including one from W. Rose that comes with 5" wooden handles.
The blade for this bricklaying trowel measures 7" by 3.25", so it could be a suitable product for a professional builder to consider using.