The lack of clarification is why I left the recommendation for a support open eneded. Is it an old injury that is easily agrivated (brace) or is it a concern for something new (sam splint, a serious walking stick, and something a little heavier than basic asprin) that is the concern.

Point- Ka-bar makes Ka-bars. Everyone else make kbars, or MkII Combat/Utility Knives. :P

(I'd argue points on quality vs other folk's 1095, but that's a lot-by-lot issue)