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”Hack saw or machete? I just can not choose please help!” - Razor Blade Kisses
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Unfortunately the answer to that question depends on your application. Then again, knowing you, I’d bet that you’re probably using those tools to make something smaller in order to properly dispose of it. It is going to boil down to how much time you have to work with.
Let’s start with the machete first: Machetes were originally developed for hacking through overgrown forests to create paths/roads. With a sharp enough blade and enough physical force behind it, it’s possible that a machete could chop through something as hard as a bone but realistically it would be best used to separate bones at the joints. Such an impact would however create a splash of “mess” and a brief but loud noise. Your largest left-over pieces would be up to 20-inches long.
Hacksaws, on the other hand, use a fine-tooth blade held under tension to maintain a rigidity to the blade. Although less singular-effort is needed to use a hacksaw the time it requires and the constant force to keep the blade sawing back and forth could cause greater fatigue. Pieces could be cut down to an inch or less but now we’re talking about some serious time allotment. While less messy overall than the machete, a hacksaw would create a low-level grinding noise which would be constant during the duration of usage.
Between those two options, I believe I would be more inclined to use the machete just so I could be done quickly. However, since I am the Mob Boss and I have unlimited funds I would probably end up using an 18v cordless reciprocating saw (i.e.: Sawzall). Although slightly louder than a machete, it would allow the pieces to be made smaller and therefore more portable. Smaller mess than the machete and less time. Then it’s off to the Everglades for “vacation.”
Most important: make sure you dispose of the tools you use properly. Never keep anything and never leave any tools with your disposed pieces.
I hope this answers your question.
Mob Boss
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