The Corgi Takes Its Best Ideas From Its Own Family
Vosteed has released the Corgi V V, the latest version of its compact everyday-carry folder, and Gear Patrol's Steve Mazzucchi reports it is available now in six configurations. Gear Patrol's own line sums up the pitch: "The new Corgi V V combines the finest features of its predecessors to become a multi-deploying masterpiece."
The name is a mouthful, but the logic is simple. The Corgi line has evolved through several versions, and this one takes the best feature of the first and the best feature of the fifth.
A Short History of the Corgi
The original Corgi, which arrived in 2023, used Sandvik 14C28N steel in a roughly 2.99-inch modified drop point with a flat grind, rated around HRC 60. It had a Trek Lock, a button or plunge-style lock, a flipper opener, and handle options that included black or green micarta and gray G10. List prices in retailer listings were in the $90 range, with sale prices lower.
The Corgi Pup shrank the formula, with a 2.37-inch blade and a Trek Lock, selling around $59. The Corgi V moved to the Vanchor Lock, a push-button lock housed in the pivot, and swapped the dual flipper for a single front flipper plus a Wheeler deployment on the reverse side, with aluminum handles. A larger Corgi V 295 followed, with a 2.95-inch blade and S35VN steel.
What the V V Combines
The V V brings back the front-and-back flippers of the original Corgi and pairs them with the Vanchor Lock introduced on the Corgi V. Gear Patrol describes the dual flippers as giving the knife "its signature look and versatile one-handed deployment." The lock has been reworked here with a redesigned internal structure.
New in the V V
The handle is broader than on previous Corgis and carries upgraded jimping for better control. Aluminum editions have stepped perimeter milling. The reversible deep-carry clip has been reworked for smoother thumb contact and more clearance for thicker pocket fabric, a small change that matters for a knife meant to ride in a pocket all day.
Blade, Price and Colors
The blade is a 2.91-inch drop point, offered in Nitro-V or 154CM steel. Nitro-V is a stainless steel with added nitrogen aimed at corrosion resistance and edge stability, and 154CM is a long-established stainless. Prices run from $90 to $109, depending on the blade steel and handle material.
The six configurations vary in handle and pivot color, with named options that include terracotta and matte brown, all with black blades. The first Vosteed Deployment Kit also ships with the knife, including a character patch, a sticker pack and a numbered collectible card limited to 500. Overall length, closed length and weight were not listed in the Gear Patrol article.
Who It Is For
At under $110, the Corgi V V sits in the budget-to-mid range of compact folders, and a 2.91-inch blade stays inside many local length limits. That combination of size and price is what made the earlier Corgis popular with carriers who want something more capable than a basic pocket knife without paying for a premium knife.
The practical decision is mostly about deployment and lock. If you liked the dual flippers on the first Corgi but preferred the lock on the Corgi V, this model is built for you. If you rely on a single flipper or a thumb stud, the earlier versions may still suit you better, and the Corgi V 295 is the choice for those who want a larger blade.
Things to Check
Because the Gear Patrol article does not give weight or closed length, buyers who are sensitive to pocket carry should look for those numbers in the manufacturer's listing. The steel choice affects upkeep: Nitro-V is chosen for toughness and corrosion resistance, while 154CM is a time-tested option, and the price difference reflects the pairing with handle materials. Also confirm local blade-length laws, since the 2.91-inch blade is short but local rules vary.
The Deployment Kit and numbered card are limited, so collectors who want them should not wait. For everyone else, the knife is a refinement of a design that has already proven itself, and the question is whether the combined features justify moving from an older Corgi.
