Many appreciate the convenience of small neck knives, but actual utility is sometimes overlooked. That’s where the Brace comes in. Despite its small profile, the fixed blade has many features that enhance grip, including a curved handle guard design, jimping, and a front handle cutout for an alternate thumb grip. These grippy additions let users get the most out its 2-inch blade. During travel, secure the knife in a polypropylene neck sheath. Its dual-retention system keeps the Kershaw secure. With the sheath, the full-tang knife only weighs 1.6 ounces. The Brace is easy to carry, but it also packs a punch as a utilitarian winner.