Japanese to English translation requested

[ChrisB]

Hi,  My brother got me a gardening knife for Christmas and I'm just curious to know what these instructions say.  I found it quite comical that they have English headings but then Japanese instructions below.  If you know what any of it says, especially about care and sharpening, I'd be most grateful.

[Peppa]

Hi Chris,

I wish I could tell you that the Japanese was something very interesting or secret, but it looks like basic warranty info as well as how to use and take care of the knife correctly. The info is very basic, like don't throw the knife, or don't use the knife as a screwdriver or a can opener (really, no kidding), or if it's a folding-style knife, the blade must be open all the way and locked, etc. And after use, clean it, and if the blade is wet, wipe the knife dry and store it in a dry place, etc...

The sharpening instructions are standard for use with a whetstone: hold both the blade and the handle at at a 15 to 20 degree angle and sharpen. Most of this looks like CYA liability stuff, but if you're curious you could certainly find more info online looking for how to sharpen knives on whetstones.

[Paddy Tobin]

A Japanese lady living in the Pacific North West joined the forum very recently. She has a thread, "Hello, from the Pacific North West" - I think that's the name. She would help.
Paddy

[Paddy Tobin]

It's Peppa.

Thread here: you could contact her. http://www.srgc.org.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8288.0
Paddy

[Maggi Young]

It's Peppa.

Thread here: you could contact her. http://www.srgc.org.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8288.0
Paddy

Paddy dear,  Peppa has answered Christine..... see the post before yours 
(It's the cold, I expect! )

[Paddy Tobin]

It's Monday morning, Maggi. Give me a break. I had the good intentions anyway.

I've a very large compost bin ahead of me, waiting to be emptied and I'm feeling lazy.

Be good. Paddy

[Maggi Young]

Paddy, I didn't mean to be school-marmish..... I was trying to let you down gently!

I know well enough it's cold and Monday... if Ian hadn't switched the machine on I may have gone back to bed!

Heavy frost here, though it is bright. Couldn't empty a compost bin here if I wanted too... the ground is too frosty  to spread any mulch. 

[ChrisB]

Thanks very much Peppa, I shall take good care of it!

[Paddy Tobin]

Paddy, I didn't mean to be school-marmish..... I was trying to let you down gently!

I know well enough it's cold and Monday... if Ian hadn't switched the machine on I may have gone back to bed!

Heavy frost here, though it is bright. Couldn't empty a compost bin here if I wanted too... the ground is too frosty  to spread any mulch. 

Oh, I know you were only teasing, Maggi. No worries. Saw your weather reports on television, harsh. Grand here, overcast but warm. Lots of compost spread.  More in the afternoon.

Stay warm, Paddy