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Originally Posted by migueldiaz
In western Visayas particularly in Panay, the sap from the breadfruit tree (local name is kamansi) is traditionally used as blade tang adhesive. |
Migueldiaz, thanks, I recognized this as kluwih in Java. I will try to experiment sometime
I read some articles about what might be used on mandau: nyatu/nyatoh and sambun, some mention getah merah and getah putih which might relate but I can't tell how they differ.
Attached is gum/resin product from Indonesian forestry dept. website.