The Vosteed Corgi-V is the small Vosteed: 3.5 inches closed with a 2.38-inch 14C28N drop point, an aluminum handle, an extended tang, and Vosteed's Vanchor lock. It is the knife for a front pocket or a place where a three-inch blade is too much. This review covers the Vanchor lock, the size, and how it compares to the Marten and the Porcupine.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade | 2.38 in, 14C28N Sandvik stainless, drop point |
| Handle | Dark blue aluminum, extended tang |
| Lock | Vanchor lock |
| Closed | 3.5 in |
| Extras | Pocket clip, zippered nylon case |
| Price | $79.99 |
Vanchor lock
Vosteed's crossbar-style lock: a bar you pull back to free the blade, ambidextrous, strong, and it keeps fingers clear. It is the same idea as QSP's Glyde Lock and the crossbar locks on much more expensive knives, on a knife under $80.
Size
A 2.38-inch blade is under most legal thresholds and over what most daily tasks need. The aluminum handle is thin, the clip is deep, and the whole knife weighs less than a set of keys. It is the Corgi's point.
Extended tang
The blade's tang extends past the pivot for a stronger lockup and a place to push the blade closed.
Compared
The Marten is the 3.25-inch 154CM button lock at $120. The Porcupine is the micarta button lock. The Corgi-V is the small one.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vanchor lock?
Vosteed's crossbar-style lock, ambidextrous and released by pulling a bar.
How long is the Corgi-V blade?
2.38 inches.
What steel?
14C28N Sandvik stainless.
Is it legal in blade-length-restricted cities?
At 2.38 inches it is under most limits; check local law.
Does it come with a case?
Yes, a zippered nylon case.
The bottom line
The Vosteed Corgi-V is the small crossbar-lock knife done right. Buy it for a front pocket.
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