Of course...if there's "no end" on the wood the question answers itself. More food for thought. I hear ya' larry, about the silver "mix-matched". It is hard to argue with brass on that arguement. (Which is what I think you were "indirectly" sayin').
Best, Capt. Chris

PS: Although this "Stanaback Special"-4" has a nickel silver single hilt and aluminum & black spacers, I am posting it for the crew to see a natural end...and exactly what it looks like...CCS