Vosteed has spent the last two years building a recognizable family language around its Corgi line, and the newest member — the Corgi V V — is the most literal expression of that idea so far. It takes the Vanchor Lock from the Corgi V, bolts it to the paired front-and-back flippers of the original Corgi, and stretches the whole package just enough that it reads as a working pocket knife rather than a novelty.
The pitch is straightforward: keep the symmetry that made the first Corgi distinctive, keep the ambidextrous lock, and fix the proportions. Vosteed lists the Corgi V V at $89.99 and currently shows it as coming soon, with three handle variants in the pipeline.
A Lock Built Into the Pivot
The Vanchor Lock is the technical story here. Instead of a separate crossbar, button, or liner tab, the mechanism integrates the pivot and the lock release into a single assembly: press the enlarged button and the lock disengages at the same point the blade rotates around. That is a genuinely elegant piece of packaging, and it is the reason the Corgi family can carry a centered, symmetrical handle without a visible lock cutout on either side.
The trade-off is complexity. Integrating two functions into one mechanism leaves less room for error in the internal geometry, and Vosteed openly says it reworked the internal structure to make the Vanchor Lock coexist with the dual-flipper layout. Whether that work shows up in the hand — smooth break-in, no blade play after a few thousand openings — is the question that will decide this knife's reputation.
Twin Flippers, Two Contact Points
The paired flippers are the other half of the design brief. Each one is shaped like a Corgi ear — a charming detail that also happens to produce a curved, comfortable thumb ramp — and having one at the front and one at the back means the knife can be opened from either end with either hand. Denser jimping has been cut into both tabs for traction, and the spacing along the spine has been widened so the thumb sits in a more controlled position during harder cuts.
That combination is unusual at this price. Most sub-$100 folders commit to a single deployment method; giving buyers two flippers plus a button release is closer to what you expect from a $200 mid-tech.
Blade and Handle
The blade is 2.91 inches of 154CM, a Crucible stainless that has quietly become the default working steel for mid-priced folders. It is not a headline steel — it will not out-hold MagnaCut or M390 — but it is tough, takes a fine edge quickly, resists staining well, and is forgiving on a basic sharpener. For a knife this size, used for opening boxes and cutting tape, that is the right set of priorities.
The handle is the bigger change. Vosteed lengthened and broadened the aluminum chassis to balance the blade, which addresses the most common complaint about the original Corgi: that it felt like a two-finger knife with a three-finger handle. Stepped perimeter milling around the edges echoes tiered classical architecture and adds grip depth without a texture that chews pockets. The reversible deep-carry clip has also been reshaped for smoother thumb contact, and there is extra clearance for heavier pocket fabric — a small fix that matters if you carry in denim or work pants.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | 154CM stainless |
| Handle material | Aluminum, stepped perimeter milling |
| Overall length | Not disclosed |
| Blade length | 2.91 in |
| Blade thickness | Not disclosed |
| Weight | Not disclosed |
| Lock type | Vanchor Lock (integrated pivot and release) |
| Designer | Vosteed in-house |
| Price (MSRP) | $89.99 |
| Status | Coming soon (A5101, A5102, A5103 variants) |
Where It Lands
At $89.99 the Corgi V V sits in the most crowded bracket in the market, and it is not competing on steel. It is competing on mechanism and character. Against a CIVIVI button lock or a QSP Penguin, the Vosteed offers something those knives do not: a genuinely novel lock architecture and a two-ended deployment that no mainstream competitor matches at this price.
The comparison that matters most, though, is internal. Buyers who already own a Corgi V will be paying for a handle they may not need and flippers they may not want. Buyers who passed on the original because it felt too small now have the version that fits a full hand — and that, more than anything, is who this knife is for.
The Verdict
The Corgi V V is Vosteed refining a formula rather than reinventing it, and that is fine. The Vanchor Lock remains one of the more interesting production mechanisms available under $100, the 154CM blade is honest working steel, and the larger aluminum handle corrects the family's weakest point. It is a strong choice for anyone who wants a compact, fidget-friendly folder with a lock they can actually operate with either hand — provided they can live without knowing the weight until Vosteed publishes it.
Price is $89.99. The knife is listed as coming soon on Vosteed's own store, with three handle variants expected; check the manufacturer page for ship dates before ordering.