Smith & Wesson makes great firearms not knives. Most of their knives are poor quality cheap imports. I would never buy one.
Skeleton handles are also a problem; less material means less strength. There are some good revolutionized handle knives like the Becker Necker.
If you want a quality "neck knife" try the offerings from makers like Becker, Rat Cutlery or Benchmade.
Yes you can trust your knife but only if you start out with quality.