Small, fun-loving, loyal, stubborn, playful – these are the characteristics attributed to the Corgi. Which only makes when you look at this knife from Vosteed, which also embodies the same characteristics. Dubbed the Corgi V, this tiny little flipper is all about getting the job done but also having some fun along the way. The Corgi V is adorably minimal, pocket knife that still manages to mean business despite having a fun avatar.
This particular variant from Vosteed sports a black stonewashed 14C28N blade encased in this bright orange anodized aluminum handle. Everything visible to the eye is made from metal (including the stainless steel pocket clip), giving the knife its premium appeal. However, that vibrant colorway (Orange is the new black, much?) gives the Corgi V the splash it truly needs, allowing its muted, minimal design to still capture the eyes without relying on flashy textures, grip inlays, or those horrible aggressive curves that tactical knives try to use to look ‘serious’.
Designer: Vosteed
The Corgi V measures a mere 3.48 inches when closed, opening up to 5.85 inches when the blade’s flipped open. This puts the knife in small-medium territory, giving it a blade that’s just above 3 inches long. The handle’s entirely metal, with this delicious orange color that catches the light perfectly thanks to a bead-blasted finish which gives the knife a gorgeous satin texture. Sure, the grip isn’t ergonomic, in fact it’s perfectly capsule-shaped, but I guarantee you, the Corgi V will instantly catch your gaze, and as far as EDC knives go, that’s one battle won.
The other battle, however, lies in the actual cutting. The 14C28N blade offers great balance between sharpness and edge-retention. The blade itself is fashioned in the drop-point format, taking a sort of ‘classic’ approach that makes the Corgi V a jack of all trades. The small blade’s curved belly is perfect for cutting, slicing, scraping, while the pointed tip works wonderfully for piercing and scoring.
A caged ceramic ball bearing mechanism gives you a buttery smooth interaction, while a fipper and the Vanchor lock let you easily deploy the knife on command. Vosteed’s proprietary Vanchor Lock takes literal center stage here, locking the blade in position once opened. The lock manifests as a circular disc on the handle right at the beginning of the hilt. The Vanchor Lock, developed in-house, is a uniquely fun alternative to liner, button, and frame locks. The disc works as the ceramic bearing pivot, but also houses the locking mechanism, which can be disengaged simply by pressing the disc inwards like a massive button. This combination of pivot and lock makes the Vanchor less of an engineering detail and more of a visual icon in itself, like a crown jewel of sorts.
At 2.66 ounces, the Corgi V is as light as it’s compact. Sure, it isn’t as lightweight as knives with fiber or plastic handles, but then again, it’s far classier too. Like the Corgi itself is a sign of British royalty, this knife from Vosteed gets elite status in the company’s catalog as one of its best knives, hands down. Plus, at $79, this gorgeous little EDC is quite the steal!
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