The Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife makes use of a “Vanchor Lock” and Micarta handles. It’s a reasonably small knife, and the Vanchor is an fascinating lock!
Official Specs
Right here’s a hyperlink to the official web page for the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife.
Variations
There are so many variations of the Corgi. I’ve reviewed a couple of of them, together with a Corgi V with orange handles. They’re all nice! This one differs in that it has Micarta scales and an N690 blade.
Value
This mannequin of the Vosteed Corgi V knife sells for $89. The worth ranges from round $79 to round $149, and a few fashions (together with this very one) are at present unavailable.
Package deal and Guide
There isn’t a handbook.
What’s Included
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- Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife
- Cleansing fabric
- Laborious carry case
- Patch
- Card
Look
The Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife matches properly within the Corgi lineage from Vosteed. They’ve used Micarta on Corgis earlier than, however that is the primary Vanchor Corgi I’ve had with Micarta. It seems nice, in fact.
One aspect of the scales (above) is flat, however the reverse has a frag sample milled into the Micarta.
Within the case of this evaluation pattern, the blade is brown, following a “Copper Dune” colorway. I find it irresistible.
Open / Shut / Lock
Primarily, the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife is a flipper. It may be flipped two methods.
The primary is what I’d take into account a extra conventional flipping type. That’s flipping with the index finger proper excessive of the blade. Be aware you don’t flip (on this approach) through the flipper tab.
It’s additionally attainable to flip with the “flipper tab,” however you’ll extra doubtless use your thumb for that choice. (That is my least favourite choice for any knife!)
The opposite strategy to open the Corgi V might be one of the simplest ways. You’ll be able to disengage the Vanchor lock and flick the blade out with a wrist movement. It’s the identical motion as you’ve seen all of the individuals open Benchmade Axis locks rapidly. It’s excellent. Additionally very fast. And conceivably threatening? Nah…
Notably, the button has motion on one aspect solely. However because you’ll squeeze the button (and fewer “press” the button), you are able to do this with both hand. Thus, flipping the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife open is the simplest opening choice, and in addition ambidextrous.
When the knife is open, this button pops out. I’d estimate the journey depth when the knife is open to be over 2mm and underneath 3mm.
Construct and Really feel
The Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife is very straight, and on this case, has Micarta scales. Should you don’t like Micarta disgrace on you (kidding!), however there are many different choices!
The construct high quality is excellent. However that’s no shock – all the opposite Vosteed knives I’ve dealt with have been nice, too. There’s no backspacer right here, however the metallic liners preserve the knife very stiff anyway.
They are saying this can be a caged ceramic ball bearing. The motion may be very easy!
Blade centering is excellent.
This one has Micarta scales (so not metallic) however does have skeletonized metallic liners. Once more, completely stiff!
The Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife has minimal branding. On one aspect is simply the model title.
Measurement
Blade Size: 2.95″ | 74.90 mm
General Size:7.00″ | 178.00 mm
Blade Width:0.89″ | 22.63 mm
Blade Thickness:0.118″ | 3.00 mm
Deal with Size:4.06″ | 103.37 mm
Deal with Width:0.98″ | 25.00 mm
Deal with Thickness:0.49″ | 12.45 mm
Weight:3.70 oz | 105.00 g
Above, you may see the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife with the Civivi Elementum in orange G10. I take advantage of that knife a lot!
Right here’s the knife in hand:
Under you may see the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model beneath is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full put up on an engraved orange host proper right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now!
Additionally within the photograph above, my Normal Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the Hanko Machine Works Trident, an 18350 mild. Whereas I’ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I’ve examined a Hanko Machine Works Trident Whole Tesseract in brass. I like the Trident, and it’s a placing distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.
Metal / Minimize / Oats
One other distinction on this Corgi V and different Corgis is that this one makes use of N690 metal.
In order for you extra information about N690 metal, go to this website: https://tsprof.us/blogs/information/n690-the-modern-standard-of-a-knife-steel
The blade gives a flat grind and, on this case, a “Copper dune” colour coating.
In keeping with coltellimania.com, which produced this picture, the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife does seem to have a drop level blade.
Retention
The Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife makes use of a bent-wire (or “paperclip”) type pocket clip.
The clip is held in place by one TORX screw.
It’s a very good clip, and I like this one simply as a lot as I like the opposite type (as seen on the aluminum scale Corgi V, right here).
The clip can go on the other scale, however can’t change from being tip-up carry.
Vosteed consists of their improved nylon pouch with the Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife. No zippers, simply hook/loop closure. I actually like this improved pouch!
Abstract and Conclusion
First, I like the Copper Dune colorway. It might pop higher on knives which have full black scales (not Micarta), however the Sand blade nonetheless seems nice with the pure Micarta look. In an uncommon flip of occasions, I just like the low-profile flipper tab on this knife (however will nonetheless by no means use a thumb flipper). Vanchor lock knives are nonetheless nice as a result of they preserve my digits out of the blade pathway and cut back potential accidents. That may be very a lot appreciated, and I prefer it! I don’t consider I’ve had an N690 metal knife earlier than, and I’ve no complaints (however I’ve not sharpened it, or used it sufficient to want to sharpen it.) For $89, this Vosteed Corgi V 295 Vanchor lock knife is a good knife!
Notes
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