You know, so could a pen if used properly.
No one is arguing that the hacksaw is dangerous, and no one is saying that it can't kill.
However, do you think a terrorist is going to succeed hijacking a plane with the said hacksaw? Do you?
In the worst case scenario, the guy could kill one, maybe two passengers right next to him, if he's lucky. Then the FA's and other passengers would be able to defend themselves with either pillows, belts, or even just by throwing objects at him like laptops and cameras.
Would this guy be successful at killing or injuring someone? Yes. Would he be successful at hijacking the plane, taking his sweet time to saw through the cockpit doors to conquor the cockpit? Hell NO.
So my point was that if this guy is a terrorist and tried to take over the plane with a hacksaw, he is an idiot and a fool.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
I'm coming into this late, but are you kidding? Have you ever used a hacksaw?
A hacksaw blade would cut through someone's throat in one swipe with little effort, incapacitating them instantly and killing them quickly.
More importantly, in general a hacksaw is used to cut through metal ... like that on a cockpit door.
The picture you linked to is very interesting, because that's not even what I would call a traditional hacksaw ... but that would make a great terrorist weapon actually. Take the blade off and hide it in your shoe and put the handle in your bag ... the handle itself isn't a problem most likely since it's harmless without a bland and if you can get the blade through, say in your shoe, you've got something that makes a great weapon and can cut through metal .... like the lock or hinges of a cockpit door.
What possible good reason is there for someone trying to bring one of these things onboard a plane?</font>