Ranking of the best hand and electric hacksaws in 2020

A good owner has a home toolbox and takes pride in it. In the presence of a garden plot or a suburban economy, the list has been supplemented with specialized tools. The hacksaw remains the queen of the workshop and a reliable assistant, we will talk about the best electric and hand hacksaws below.

Types of hacksaws

Manual

Hacksaws are distinguished by their versatility, low weight and reasonable price, they are suitable for work at home and on the site, in nature and for repairs.

Electrical

Cost, weight, size, need for power supply and functionality distinguish hacksaws for a wide range of processing:

• wood;
• metal;
• ceramic materials;
• plastics.

For long-term use, saving energy and decent quality of work, an electric hacksaw is indispensable. For working in hard-to-reach places, we recommend a tool with an adjustable tilt angle, with a shortened frame.

The cost of a hacksaw is influenced by the quality of the material of the canvas, the handle and the list of functionality. Ergonomics with rubber inserts and a two-component grip are considered optimal.

Steel, blade and teeth

The high content of carbon and silicon in a tool steel called alloy steel determines the declared hardness. The permissible flexibility of the hacksaw while maintaining resistance to wear ranges from 55 to 60 HRC in hardness.

The basic principle of the selection of a hacksaw blade is the ratio of its length to the diameter of the material being processed, the coefficient of which is 2. The best option for cutting slats, plinths or bars is a length of 25-30 cm. For logs with a diameter of 25 cm, it is desirable to choose a blade of at least 50 cm in length. The width varies between 10-20 cm, it is important to remember about bending under load, thin saws will easily fail.

Saw teeth affect the cleanliness of the cut and the speed at which the job is done. For relatively small jobs, 2 to 2.5 mm teeth are acceptable. When working with boards, you should opt for tooth sizes from 3 to 3.5 mm. To cut beams and logs, you will need a saw with teeth from 4 to 6 mm, which are considered large.

Hardened teeth have a long service life when machining hard materials, however they cannot be sharpened. For dry types of work, hacksaws are used with the shape of teeth of a regular triangle, however, in a freshly cut tree, such a saw will get stuck and we are talking about a cross-cut. For raw material, a tool with an increased distance between the teeth is used, with a pitch of 4 to 8 mm.Rip sawing is done with hacksaws with "hook" teeth, sharpened on both sides. If you need a long, complex sawing, use a saw of a mixed type, that is, with alternating teeth. A hacksaw with trapezoidal teeth has a special wear resistance, its disadvantage is the difficulty of re-sharpening.

Review of the best hand saws

BAHCO PC-19-GT7

A carpenter's hacksaw, primarily for medium-thickness woodwork, with three-sided sharpening of teeth and a pitch of 7 units per inch.

Bahco PC-19-GT7
production	Sweden
length, mm	560
width, mm	140
teeth	3 D
weight	0.37
handle, material	two-component
longitudinal cut	-
folding of the canvas	-

• high wear resistance;
• marking of angles 45 °, 90 °.

• not intended for ripping

BLACK + DECKER BDHT0-20173 500 mm

A hacksaw with a fixed handle and double the service life.

BLACK + DECKER BDHT0-20173
canvas, length, mm	500
pitch of teeth	7
handle, material	plastic, rubber
longitudinal cut	√
length, mm	600
width, mm	13

• hardened teeth;
• Jet-Cut for cross and rip cuts;
• updated handle model.

• serial production in China

SP 18 ″ H / POINT STANLEY JET CUT 2-15-283

Hacksaw for wood with modernized ergonomics for a high-quality cut.

Stanley 2-15-283
production	France
length, mm	570
blade, length, mm	450
width, mm	240
teeth	3 D
weight	0.2
handle, material	two-component
longitudinal cut	-
folding of the canvas	-

• fixation of the handle by ultrasonic welding, with three screws;
• steel web material;
• hanging hole for storage;
• extended service life.

• not intended for ripping.

GROSS "PIRANHA" 24100

A hacksaw for working with laminate, MDF, fiberboard, polyurethane, expanded polystyrene has a sheet of Japanese steel SK-5, suitable for use in intensive mode.

GROSS Piranha (24100)
canvas, length, mm	450
pitch of teeth	7-8
handle, material	two-component
longitudinal cut	√
length, mm	600
teeth	3D
pitch of teeth	11-12

• triangular sharpening of teeth;
• handle material - impact-resistant plastic;
• anti-corrosion treatment of the web surface;
• protective bar for teeth;
• also designed for ripping.

• not recommended for working with raw materials;
• impossibility of re-sharpening.

Sturm 1060-64-500

Hacksaw with steel blade and teflon-coated hardened steel.

Sturm 1060-64-500
production	China
length, mm	635
blade, length, mm	500
width, mm	150
teeth	3 D
weight	0.5
handle, material	two-component
longitudinal cut	√
folding of the canvas	-

• also suitable for ripping;
• suitable for work on foam concrete.

• high price in this category.

Miter box

The miter box is used for carpentry, workpieces processing and sawing at various angles, in particular 45 °, 60 °, 90 °. The wooden, aluminum or plastic tray has through cuts at appropriate angles for a hacksaw. The swivel miter box is equipped with a swivel structure for securing the hacksaw blade. The kit uses a butt hacksaw capable of making an accurate and high-quality cut.

SIBIN

Multipurpose hacksaw with two-component handle and workpiece miter box.

SIBIN
production	Russia
length, mm	350
blade, length, mm	300
width, mm	140
tooth pitch	11 TPI
weight	0.5
handle, material	two-component
miter box size, mm	100x50

• prevention of jamming by means of wavy routing;
• precision and cleanliness of the cut;
• miter box material - impact-resistant plastic.

• work on large cuts is impossible.

STAYER TAIGA

Circular saw for working with small and small size plywood, chipboard, PVC, hard wood.

STAYER TAIGA
canvas, length, mm	300
teeth, pitch	2.5
weight	0.37
handle, material	plastic

• multilevel hardening of teeth;
• tool steel blade;
• curly sawing is permissible;
• two directions of movement of the canvas.

• not intended for work on large diameter material.

Electrohacks

Criteria for the correct choice of electric hacks

To obtain the desired result in working with a power tool, it is necessary to provide:

• weight - stationary or dynamic work is ahead;
• ease of use;
• power - especially important for large diameter cuts and tough materials;
• battery operation, preferably with indication and fast charging function;
• cutting depth;
• canvas material,
• teeth - type, pitch;
• maintaining the frequency under load;
• replaceable consumables;
• ergonomics.

The number of blades varies from one to two. A pair of blades is considered the most powerful equipment of the device, vibration is damped with oncoming traffic and the cleanliness of sawing increases.

For volumetric cuts (masonry, aerated concrete), a tool with a drive of 1 kilowatt or more is intended.

When making cuts on various materials, pay attention to the keyless replacement function.

With different thickness of the processed blades, it is necessary to adjust the cutting depth. This function will increase wear resistance and guarantee a precise cut.

The pendulum stroke can be turned off to reduce vibration and increase the quality of the saw cut, not every model "boasts" such an opportunity.

It is not difficult to check the compliance of quality and price in a separate category by tracking test demonstrations and reading reviews.

Do not overload a low-power electrical appliance with an unbearable amount of work, in order to avoid damage to the cutting blades and motors.

The stroke rate characterizes the movement of the saw blade in its forward-rotational direction. The powerful model can produce 3000 strokes per minute. The adjustment function is a big plus, guaranteeing the optimal mode for each individual material.

A good specialist knows that the maximum load on an electrical appliance occurs at the moment the tool is turned on and off. The soft start function smoothes the starting current, which, at 1600 W, ensures smooth start-up.

The teeth, in the amount of 12-14 per inch, are suitable for cutting metal, metal pipes. 18 teeth per inch is required to cut through cast iron.

The ten-prong tooling is used for woodworking.

Sales leaders

Makita (Japan)

• a universal model for working in narrow spaces, thanks to the longitudinal arrangement of the gearbox in conjunction with a narrow blade;
• AVT technology dampens vibration with a counterweight.

DeWalt (USA)

• high engine power;
• body made of high-tech plastic.

Metabo (Germany)

• vibration suppression by means of the Metabo VibroTech mass compensator;
• Vario-Constamatic adjusts the speed according to the proposed load;
• extended list of possible jobs, thanks to the saw blade program.

Bosch (Germany)

• vibration control;
• no holes in the front section of the case to contain dust;
• ergonomics;
• good value for money.

Top best electric hacks

The market offers a wide range of electric hacks. A wide range for amateurs and professionals sometimes baffles - where to choose? A review of the best reciprocating saws is intended to indicate the indisputable advantages of the models and indicate the capabilities of the power tool demanded by the consumer.

You can conditionally divide the entire row into battery, garden, wood, metal and multifunctional hacksaws.

DeWalt DWE397 electric hawk

Alligator-type electric saw for working with wood, PVC, insulating materials, bricks.

Dewalt DWE 397
production	Czech Republic
Power, W	1700
speed, quantity	1
depth stop	150
saw type	alligator
Weight, kg	6
handle, material	two-component
body, material	plastic, aluminum

• double blade of hard alloys;
• dust protection;
• cable length 4 m;
• counter movement of canvases;
• reliable ergonomics;
• suitable for cutting ceramics, blocks, gas silicate.

• the need for consumables - knives.

Garden hacksaw Bosch KEO

The tool is designed for cutting branches, with a possible change of the blade for other sawing.

BOSCH Keo
cut, width, mm	80
Power, W	1700
speed, quantity	1
noise, level, dB	72
saw type	saber
Weight, kg	1.05
battery	Li-Ion
battery, voltage	10.8V

• battery without memory effect, protected from self-discharge;
• trigger type switch for more strokes with increased pressure;
• emphasis in the form of A for high quality work on weight;
• soft pad on the handle;
• protection against accidental start - stopper;
• quick stop function.

• RPM is not supported when the load increases;
• there is no soft start.

Enkor SPE-900

Power tool or saber hacksaw for a wide range of works in wood, aerated concrete, plastic, metal.

Enkor SPE-900 / 150E
manufacturer	PRC
cut, wood, depth, mm	150
cut, metal, depth, mm	30
Power, W	900
saw type	saber
Weight, kg	3.7
stroke, size, mm	28
battery, voltage	10.8V

• rubber front cover and handle for vibration absorption, secure fit;
• connection indicator;
• keyless rearrangement of canvases;
• free access to brushes for easy cleaning.

• not intended for work with gas blocks 375 mm.

ZUBR ZPS-1400 E

Reciprocating hacksaw with universal fastening of blades and the possibility of curly sawing.

ZUBR ZPS-1400 E
manufacturer	Russia
cut, wood, depth, mm	255
cut, metal, depth, mm	20
Power, W	1400
saw type	saber
Weight, kg	4.4
stroke, size, mm	32
blade thickness, max, mm	2

• electronic speed control;
• three-meter cable;
• adjustment of speed modes;
• modern ergonomics with rubberized inserts;
• the ability to quickly change brushes;
• the presence of a pendulum stroke.

• lack of a rotary handle;
• lack of backlight.

METABO Powermaxx ASE 10.8

Cordless hacksaw for cutting wood, metal, iso-materials, plasterboard products, with the "Quick" system, which allows you to quickly change files or blades.

METABO Powermaxx ASE 10.8
saw type	saber
Weight, kg	1.8
stroke, size, mm	13
battery, voltage	10.8V

• LED illumination;
• maximally adapted for electrical work;
• modern ergonomics;
• cutting depth limiter.

• does not have a charger.

Interskol NP-120 / 1010E

Powerful electric chewer with a simplified saw blade replacement scheme. It works equally effectively on cutting slate, metal tiles, aerated concrete, wood, metal, branches, pipes.

INTERSKOL NP-120/1010 E
manufacturer	China
cut, wood, depth, mm	250
Power, W	1010
saw type	saber
Weight, kg	3.8
stroke, size, mm	28
blade thickness, max, mm	2

• suitable for use with MPS and Bosch files;
• keyless adjustment of cutting depth;
• electronic regulation when changing the operating mode.

• weight, inconvenience during mobile work.

CALIBER ESP-920

Reciprocating hand saw with available cross, longitudinal and figured cuts.

Caliber ESP - 920
manufacturer	China
cut, wood, depth, mm	210
Power, W	920
saw type	saber
Weight, kg	4
stroke, size, mm	29
idle speed	2500

• D-shape handle with control buttons;
• cutting depth control function;
• quick replacement of files;
• convenience of ergonomics.

• insufficient vibration control.

The variety of hand and electric hacksaws allows you to make the best choice for easier sawing. Whether we are talking about large-scale construction or small repair and garden work, it is difficult to overestimate the role of a tool - a hacksaw. Having carefully studied the characteristics, cost, ergonomics, feedback on operation, it will not be difficult to make the right choice. Tool care is necessary, in the case of hacksaws, lubrication and cleaning are in the first place.