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A hacksaw is a tool used for cutting hard materials, such as metal. It features a fine-tooth blade held under tension within a frame. This design allows for precise cutting of materials that would be difficult for other types of saws. Hacksaws are common in machine shops and are also used by butchers for cutting bones.12

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