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migueldiaz · 22nd March 2011, 05:32 AM

In western Visayas particularly in Panay, the sap from the breadfruit tree (local name is kamansi) is traditionally used as blade tang adhesive.

From a Hiligaynon-English dictionary:

kalólot, To apply any sticky, viscous material. Ginakalólot sa ápal sang binángon ang tagók sang kamánsi. The juice of the bread-fruit is used for fastening the handle of a bolo.

I think in Moroland, I think a tree sap called galgal is used. Spunjer would know this better.

22nd March 2011, 05:32 AM	#5
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	In western Visayas particularly in Panay, the sap from the breadfruit tree (local name is kamansi) is traditionally used as blade tang adhesive. From a Hiligaynon-English dictionary: kalólot, To apply any sticky, viscous material. Ginakalólot sa ápal sang binángon ang tagók sang kamánsi. The juice of the bread-fruit is used for fastening the handle of a bolo. I think in Moroland, I think a tree sap called galgal is used. Spunjer would know this better.