I Didn’t Think This Tiny EDC Knife Could Get Any Better. I Was Wrong

Vosteed’s new Corgi gets a litter of impressive updates that make it more minimalist, beautiful and smaller than ever.

Macro shot of Vosteed Corgi V pivot lock on gray countertop

Published December 18, 2024

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Earlier this year, Vosteed released its Corgi Pup, an ultra-tiny EDC knife with a button lock, dual-flipper deployment and sub-six-inch total length. It was a compact everyday carry masterpiece I thought needed no improvements.

Thankfully, I was very wrong. The brand has since unveiled the Vosteed Corgi V, an evolution of the Corgi Pup that’s been refined with numerous functional and stylistic improvements.

Vosteed Corgi V on white counter surrounded by chocolate candy and macarons — I already loved Vosteed’s Corgi, but this version is even more gorgeous — and that’s to say nothing of its other upgrades.

A litter of improvements

While the overall silhouette of the original Corgi Pup remains, the Corgi V has numerous upgrades, some of which are more obvious than others. The biggest is probably its locking mechanism.

Whereas the older version had a button lock separate from its ceramic ball-bearing pivot, this new one combines them. The Vanchor lock (one of Vosteed’s proprietary systems) is a simple push-button housed in the pivot. Depress the button, and the blade will swing free. Deploy the blade fully, and it will lock into place. To disengage, you just push the button again.

To go with the new lock, the deployment has also changed. Instead of a dual-flipper, the Corgi V has a single top front flipper and a new Wheeler deployment on the reverse side. But the real beauty of the Wheeler is in how it pairs with the Vanchor Lock.

Instead of a protrusion, the Wheeler system is more like spine jimping. A series of ridges on the base of the blade allows you to “roll” the knife blade out of the handle and into the locked position. It’s almost like a low-profile flipper but uses the jimping friction instead.

Closed Vosteed Corgi V knife in someone's hand — This updated take on Vosteed’s tiny EDC knife has no visible screws on either handle scale save for where the pocket clip attaches.

More minimalist than ever

While the lock and deployment of the Corgi V mark the biggest updates in this new release, they’re only two of many.

The aluminum scales, for instance, are even more streamlined and beautiful than previous versions of the Corgi. The Corgi V has no visible screws on the presentation side whatsoever. Even on the reverse side, they’re well hidden in the pivot and behind the pocket clip.

Furthermore, the knife is even more compact. Because the lock and pivot are combined, the total length is down to 5.85 inches from 5.93. Yet it retains all the same functionality as before.

There is one change might cock some heads: the S35VN blade steel has been swapped for 14C28N. That said, this isn’t a hardcore tactical knife; it’s an EDC blade through and through. 14C28N is more than respectable and will handle the tasks this knife was made for with grace and aplomb.

Vosteed Corgi V and Vosteed Corgi Pup next to each other on blue-gray gradient background — The Corgi V looks and performs even better than its older sibling, but it’s also ever-so-slightly smaller.

Pricing and availability

Vosteed’s Corgi V is available in five distinct colorways for $79 apiece. For those paying attention, this new version costs $20 less than the Corgi Pup. That means it’s even more affordable than its older sibling despite its litany of upgrades.

However, some are already down to low stock, so you’ll want to act quickly if you hope to add this tiny titan to your EDC.