REVIEW – I’ve carried a small knife for the last 20 years or so, but I’ve never considered myself a “knife guy.” More of a “guy with a knife.” In fact, I’ve carried the same knife for the last 20 years. (Well, not the exact same knife because I lose stuff, but the same model). I still don’t plan to become a “knife guy,” but I did want to look around many new EDC knives available to see if there was something better. The Vosteed Corgi V is a great option, with a few features that also make it infinitely fidgetable!
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Price: $79.00
Where to buy: Vosteed
What is it?
The Vosteed Corgi V is a small-ish clip knife for everyday carry (EDC). It features the new Vanchor push-button locking mechanism and a great anodized finish. The pivot features a smiley face!
What’s included?
- Knife
- Polishing Cloth
- Zippered Case
- Vosteed Patch and Sticker
Tech specs
Overall Length: 5.85″ | 148.50 mm
Blade Width: 0.90″ | 22.80 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118″ | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: 14C28N
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Black Stonewash
Hardness: HRC 60±1
Handle Length: 3.48″ | 88.50 mm
Handle Width: 0.99″ | 25.10 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.49″ | 12.53 mm
Handle Material: Aluminum
Weight: 2.66 oz | 75.50 g (my scale reads 80.5 g)
Opener: Front Flipper | Wheeler
Lock Type: Vanchor Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Non-reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Button Material: Stainless Steel
Design and features
On the surface, the Vosteed Corgi V is a pretty simple single-blade EDC knife. It has a pocket clip to keep it secure. But there are a few features that make it unique. First off, the design is ultra-clean. On the side facing out, there is no hardware at all. No screw heads. No bolts. The only element on the outer facing side is the button for the Vanchor lock, which is also the blade pivot. Clean.
The knife can be opened in two different but equally fun ways. There’s a small front flipper that pops the blade out very satisfyingly, and there’s a back “wheeler mechanism” inspired by the roller ignitors on old-school Bic-style lighters. Both allow for fully one-handed opening.
Unlocking and closing the knife is equally simple and fun, by just pushing the button and folding the blade. The blade opens and closes very smoothly on large ceramic bearings.
The handle scales of the Corgi V are anodized aluminum and are available in a few different colors. The pocket clip sits right at the top of the knife, allowing it to rest fully inside of your pocket.
Performance
Is it a knife? Is it a fidget? Is it both? The answer to that last question is very definitely yes. First off, the Vosteed Corgi V is a great knife. The blade comes sharp, is easily sharpened, and holds an edge well. The drop-point blade is large enough for most applications but still makes for a small EDC package. There are three aspects of the knife that I just really enjoy. The first is the way it feels in my hand. That feel is from the simple shape with smooth and rounded edges, but more importantly, from the anodized finish, which has just enough “tooth” to provide great grip while using the knife, and a really neat texture while fidgeting. The second aspect that I really enjoy is the opening mechanisms. Both the flipper and the wheeler are just fun to use, satisfyingly sturdy, and sound pretty cool. The third aspect that I enjoy is the Vanchor lock push-button release. Looking at the included exploded schematic, it’s actually a very complicated system, but it makes for a simple and clean knife.
While this is a great EDC knife, there are a few things to know. It’s a bit heavy for an EDC pocket knife. Compare the Corgi V’s 80 gram weight to that of the Civivi Baby Banter, a popular similarly sized knife, at 56g. The Civivi is a simpler knife with different materials, but the weight difference is noticeable. The Vosteed Corgi V is also a little thicker than many EDC knifes with similar blade length. I assume this has to do with the complexities of the Vanchor lock. So far, the weight and thickness has not been a big deal with heavy winter clothing, but I expect I’ll notice it more as the weather warms and I start to wear lighter shorts.
Finally, that anodized finish can make clipping the knife to your pocket a bit of a challenge. It’s just grippy on fabric and often does not slide onto the pocket hem without help from a second hand. I’ve tried loosening the tension on the clip a bit, but it didn’t help much. At least it’s secure!
Final thoughts
If you are looking for a great EDC knife that you can fidget with infinitely, the Vosteed Corgi V may be the one. The combination of multiple opening mechanisms, the Vanchor lock, and a great hand feel make the Corgi V my new EDC favorite. But I’m still not a “knife guy.”
What I like about the Vosteed Corgi V knife
- Clean Design
- Anodized scales feel great in my hand
- Fidgetable!
What needs to be improved?
- It’s a bit heavy and thick
Price: $79.00
Where to buy: Vosteed
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Vosteed. Vosteed did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
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