Vosteed Corgi V Knife Review

The Vosteed Corgi V knife uses a “Vanchor Lock” and (orange) aluminum handles It’s a fairly small knife (yay) and nice looking (especially in orange and black)!

Official Specs

Here’s a link to the Vosteed Corgi V knife knife.

Versions

At least 5 versions of the Vosteed Corgi V knife have been made. Of course, there’s the bigger Corgi, and other variations on this model with different blade shapes, too.

Price

This model of Vosteed Corgi V knife sells for $79. They’re all $79, but none are available at this time. (They all appear sold out.)

Package and Manual

What’s Included

Vosteed Corgi V knife
Cleaning cloth
Carry pouch
Sticker
Patch
Card

Look

An orange Corgi? Yes, please! This Corgi V knife uses Vosteed’s “Vanchor” type button lock, so it’s different from the previous (three or so) Corgis.

I’ve had a micarta Corgi and a G10 Corgi, but this is my first aluminum. It’s quite nice, but do note that the scales are nearly featureless – very smooth. I like that situationally – I wouldn’t want to be splitting twigs in the field with it, but for slipping in thin pants, it’s great!

There is no detent along the blade pathway to fully open.

Branding on the Vosteed Corgi V knife is minimal. Below you can see the brand name on the blade. That’s It!

Open / Close / Lock

Mainly, the Vosteed Corgi V knife is a flipper. It can be flipped two ways.

The first is what I’d consider a more traditional flipping style. That is flipping with the index finger right over the top of the blade. Note you don’t flip (in this way) via the flipper tab.

When flipping this way, you’ll use these little grippers.

It’s also possible to flip with the “flipper tab” but you’ll more likely use your thumb for that option. (This is my least favorite option for any knife!)

The other way to open the Corgi V is probably the best way. You can disengage the Vanchor lock and flick the blade out with a wrist motion. It’s the same action as you’ve seen all the people open Benchmade Axis locks quickly. It’s very good. Also very quick. And conceivably threatening? Nah…

Notably, the button has action on one side only. But since you’ll squeeze the button (and less “press” the button), you can do this with either hand. Thus, flipping the Vosteed Corgi V knife open is the most simple opening option, and also ambidextrous.

Below you can see the button when the knife is closed.

When the knife is open, this button pops out. I would estimate the travel depth when the knife is open to be over 2mm and under 3mm.

Build and Feel

The Vosteed Corgi V knife is a very straight knife with aluminum scales.

The build quality is very good. But that’s no surprise – all the other Vosteed knives I’ve handled have been great, too. There’s no backspacer here, but the metal scales keep the knife very stiff anyway.

Despite having metal scales, there’s still an inner metal liner.

The blade is perfectly centered.

The blade spine is slightly broken, so it’s not sharp at all. That’s what I’d want, but if you want a knife for striking flint or something, you probably should look at some other knives.

Size

Vosteed Corgi V knife on two dollar bill and with civivi elementum

Above you can see the Vosteed Corgi V knife with the Civivi Elementum in orange G10. I use that knife so much!

Here’s the knife in hand:

Below you can see the Vosteed Corgi V knife with the venerable Convoy S2+. The version below is a custom laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full post on an engraved orange host right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to buy your Convoy S2+ now!

Also above is the Vosteed Corgi V knife beside a TorchLAB BOSS 35, an 18350 light. I reviewed the aluminum version of that light in both 35 and 70 formats. I also reviewed that specific edition, the “Oveready BOSS FT Collector Vintage Brass” 35. I love it!

Steel / Cut / Oats

Vosteed states that the Corgi V knife blade steel is “14C28N.”

Here are the details of that steel:

https://www.materials.sandvik/en/products/strip-steel/strip-products/knife-steel/sandvik-knife-steels/sandvik-14c28n/

Along with that blade steel is a full flat grind and a stonewashed finish. It’s a great combo.

The blade shape is “Drop Point” and one of my favorites!

I think this blade shape is a little different from previous Corgis. I would call this a “more drop point” blade (less thin toward the last 1/3-1/4 pointed quarter). It’s a very good upgrade.

Retention

The pocket clip used on the Corgi V is similar to other Vosteed knives I’ve seen (like the Nightshade and the Raccoon) The pocket clip is a nice deep carry clip. The clip is held in place by two “over/under” TORX screws (around T6, I think).

You can see below that the pocket clip has a nice shoulder and fairly accessible “mouth,” so using the pocket clip is easy. Note that this clip is slightly updated from older versions of the Corgi. It has a better (more refined) bend.

The pocket clip can only be installed in the original position. On the other side, the scale is perfectly smooth all the way to the pivot. Incidentally, this pivot is the button side, too.

A nylon zipper pouch is also included.

Summary and Conclusion

Vosteed is adding knives to their Vanchor lineup. It’s a neat locking mechanism and fits the Corgi model nicely. Of course, I love the orange scales, and appreciate that they’re aluminum – the Vosteed Corgi V knife is nice and stiff. The Vosteed Corgi V knife is a great size, too. It’s a nice little knife.

Notes

This knife was provided by Vosteed for review. I was not paid to write this review.
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