A hacksaw may include a blade support frame, a
handle operably coupled to the blade support frame at a first end of the blade support frame, a movable blade engagement
assembly and a multi-function fixed blade engagement
assembly. The multi-function fixed blade engagement
assembly may be disposed at a second end of the blade support frame. The multi-function fixed blade engagement assembly may include a first clamping structure to
affix a first end of a blade to the hacksaw via an engagement pin and a second clamping structure to
affix a portion of the blade spaced apart from the first end to the hacksaw via a clamping or pinching force exerted on the portion of the blade. The movable blade engagement assembly may be operably coupled to the
handle and to a second end of the blade. Tension on the blade may be adjustable by adjustment of the movable blade engagement assembly.