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

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chefpaulm

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Does anyone know of any natural woods that are slightly tack when wet (water)? I am looking for a new knife material.
Thanks!
 
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
 
For what purpose do you intend the knife to get wet. Fishing perhaps?
 
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!
 
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.
 
If you are open to alternatives to wood. Micarta (particularly linen Micarta) tends t get very grippy when wet.
 
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