Looking for a natural wood that is slightly tacky when wet (water)?

[chefpaulm]

Does anyone know of any natural woods that are slightly tack when wet (water)? I am looking for a new knife material.
Thanks!

[bkultra]

That's the idea behind ho wood. If you don't oil it the fibers stand up when wet. I won't call it tacky but I have no problems when they get wet

[chefpaulm]

bkultra
Thanks!

[chefjohnboyardee]

I was going to say that it would depends what the wood is finished with.

[Burl Source]

How about cork?

[bkultra]

Cork is an excellent suggestion.

[ThEoRy]

For what purpose do you intend the knife to get wet. Fishing perhaps?

[chefpaulm]

Hi all
I'm sorry I should've stated this first.
I will be using the knife to break down fish. Cork is a good thought
But too many nooks and crannies, the Board of Health will have a
field day with it. I am trying to avoid plastic. I thought of beech that's
the wood they use on Dexter Russell clam knives. I'm just
Looking for something new. Thanks for the input!

[ThEoRy]

Just do what I do. With your knife hand, never touch anything else but the handle and it doesn't ever get wet, greasy or dirty.

[NO ChoP!]

That's what I do, too.