The hack saw is the name of a device used to cut metal or bone. It is a saw that comprises a strong and tough blade with fine teeth that is generally in the form of a single stretched metal piece fitted into a rectangular frame. The word hacksaw is believed to come from the Middle English word "hagge-saue" which was a type of saw. Hacksaws can be either medium to large sized or small. The larger ones have comfortable pistol like grips that offer a better hold. Smaller ones however are usually built into a tiny frame. Though the actual blade is brittle and easy to break these saws are very efficient when it comes to cutting hard objects of metal and even bone.
