Stem bands. The stems are like the bumpers on a canoe. I like to finish a canoe with brass bands on the leading edges of the stems. The functionality is questionable but they sure have a nautical look. A mill file to shape the ends, sand paper and steel wool to polish them and they're ready to go on the boat. They'll just be screwed on, not glued so they can be taken off the boat to re-polish them when the brass loses its shine.