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The first time I picked up a Ryoba, a double-sided Japanese pull saw I made the mistake everyone makes: I pushed. The blade wobbled, the teeth caught, and frustration set in. A master carpenter quietly corrected me and said one word: Pull. I reset my grip and pulled back. The saw tracked effortlessly, leaving behind a glass-smooth surface. In that instant, the philosophy of Japanese craftsmanship became clear: a tool should not be forced; it should become an extension of the hand. That simple mo …