Vosteed Corgi V V Knife Review

The Vosteed Corgi V V knife features the popular Vanchor lock as well as Nitro-V steel as an upgrade to the robust Corgi lineup. Read on for photos!

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Official Specs

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

Versions

There are at least six versions of the Vosteed Corgi V V knife. Not all are available right now, but this Brick Red-Black Stonewash is! And of course there are a ton of other versions of the Corgi! The main differentiation on this iteration is the use of Nitro-V steel. I have reviewed four!

Vosteed Corgi Micarta Knife Review: A 3-inch Sandvik 14C28N drop point blade with micarta scales, button lock, dual cat-ear flipper tabs, at $59.
Vosteed Corgi Pup Knife Review: A smaller compact version featuring a 2.37-inch blade, Trek button lock, G10 handles, and a $59 standard price.
Vosteed Corgi V Knife Review: Features a 2.36-inch Sandvik 14C28N blade, orange aluminum handles, and a Vanchor button lock priced at $79.
Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor Lock Knife Review: A larger 2.95-inch N690 steel blade with micarta scales and Vanchor Lock mechanism at $89.

Price

This version of the Vosteed Corgi V V knife costs $89.99, but the price ranges from $89 to $109. This version is the least expensive!

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Package and Manual

There is no manual.

What’s Included

• • Vosteed Corgi V V knife
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Carry pouch
  • Sticker
  • Card

Look

The Vosteed Corgi V V knife fits nicely in the Corgi lineage from Vosteed. The overall shape is very much in the Corgi look, but the tiered edges on the aluminum handles are unique.

Also, the color is at least somewhat unusual! I’d call it a brown or brick (they also call it brick), but it’s not as orange as these photos portray.

The Corgi opens nice and straight!

There’s minimal branding on the Vosteed Corgi V V knife.

Open / Close / Lock

Mainly, the Vosteed Corgi V 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.

It’s also possible to flip from the other side 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 tabs are basically identical, and also hollow! I have not seen a hollow flipper before! It’s nice!

The other way to open the Corgi V 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 295 Vanchor lock knife open is the simplest opening option, and also ambidextrous.

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.

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 V knife is very straight, and in this case, has aluminum scales.

They say this is a caged ceramic ball bearing. The action is very smooth!

Blade centering is perfect.

Here you can see the skeletonized handles. These are not a separate part from the aluminum handles!

One side of the pivot can’t be adjusted.

But the other has a TORX driver.

Size

Blade Length: 2.91″ | 74.00 mm
Overall Length: 7.06″ | 179.20 mm
Blade Width: 0.98″ | 25.00 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118″ | 3.00 mm
Handle Length: 4.14″ | 105.20 mm
Handle Width: 1.06″ | 27.00 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.500″ | 12.80 mm
Weight: 4.29 oz | 121.50 g

Above, you can see the Vosteed Corgi V 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 V knife with the venerable Convoy S2+. This is a brass version, which is a good bit heavier than aluminum, but has the same dimensions: 24mm in diameter by 117.5mm in length.

Also in the photo above, my Standard Reference Material (SRM) flashlight is the Hanko Machine Works Trident, an 18350 light. While I have not reviewed or tested the Gunner Grip version seen here, I have tested a Hanko Machine Works Trident Total Tesseract in brass. I love the Trident, and it’s a striking contrast to the inexpensive Convoy S2+, another great SRM.

Steel / Cut / Oats

The Vosteed Corgi V V knife uses Nitro-V steel and has a drop point blade shape. Nitro-V is part of where the Vosteed Corgi V V knife gets its name!

I love drop points!

Here’s what Smoky Mountain Knife Works says about Nitro-V:

…its more user-friendly characteristics make it an excellent choice for those who value ease of maintenance and reliable, all-around performance.

The blade offers a flat grind and, in this case, a black DLC finish.

According to coltellimania.com, which produced this image, the Vosteed Corgi V V knife does appear to have a drop point blade.

Retention

A pocket clip is included. It has two screws (over/under) and is reversible. It allows only tip-up carry. Notably, this clip is an upgrade from the other Vanchor Corgi, which uses a wire-style clip.

I also love the hole in the ‘mouth’ of this clip! I wouldn’t say it’s super useful for anything – for example, I would not attach a lanyard there. But I still like it.

This version of the Corgi addresses clip reversibility. The clip is reversible. Below, you can see the area where the clip screws into the scales. Vosteed doesn’t include a tiny blank to screw into whichever side is clip-vacant.

Vosteed includes a hook/loop closure pouch.

Here’s another reason for liking this upgraded pouch better: it’s flatter.

Summary and Conclusion

The Vosteed Corgi V V knife is a nice entry into the robust Corgi lineup. If you need the benefits of Nitro-V steel and enjoy using the Vanchor lock, this is a great choice! I appreciate the upgrades and updates – the pocket clip, the aluminum scales, and more. The price hasn’t crept up overall since the N690 version, which I appreciate. And the knife slips in and out of the pocket easily enough to be a great user!

Notes

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