Corgi® V 295 - Vanchor lock® (2.95" S35VN Blade & Aluminum Handle) - A3708
Specifications
Model Number: A3708
Blade Length: 2.95" | 74.90 mm
Overall Length: 7.00" | 178.00 mm
Blade Width: 0.89" | 22.63 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118" | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: S35VN
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Copper Dune
Hardness: HRC 60±1
Handle Length: 4.06" | 103.37 mm
Handle Width: 0.98" | 25.00 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.49" | 12.45 mm
Handle Material: Aluminum
Color: Black
Weight: 3.25 oz | 92.10 g
Opener: Front Flipper | Wheeler
Lock Type: Vanchor Lock®
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Non-reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Button Material: Stainless Steel
Button Color: Copper Dune
Designer: Yue
Introducing the latest Corgi V, featuring a 2.95" US-Made S35VN drop-point blade that offers enhanced cutting edge and utility while maintaining an excellent blade-to-handle ratio of nearly 1:1. The aluminum handle is re-engineered for a visually slim, sleek, and sturdy profile, ensuring premium ergonomics for everyday carry.
With a 2.95" blade, robust Vanchor Lock®, our ultra anti-slip MAMATTE™ (Micro ARC Matte) finish, and upgraded dual jimpings, it's an elevated and evolved version of the Corgi V—packing more performance without compromising the clean, symmetrical, and unique aesthetics that made the Corgi iconic.
Proprietary Metal Finish: MAMATTE™ (Micro ARC Matte)
The aluminum handle scales of the Corgi V 295 are adorned with our proprietary MAMATTE™ (Micro ARC Matte) Finish—an aesthetically pleasing, non-reflective matte surface that exhibits exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection. Additionally, anti-slip circular patterns are meticulously milled into the surface to ensure a secure grip while enhancing the visual appeal.
How is Aluminum Engineered for Enhanced Grip and Matte Finish?
Following the CNC machining of the aluminum handles, they undergo a rigorous cleaning process utilizing ultrasonic technology to eliminate any contaminants. Subsequently, the handles are immersed in an alkaline electrolyte solution rich in conductive ions. Once all entrapped air bubbles are expelled, a controlled electrical current is applied at precise voltage and amperage. This process generates micro-arcs on the surface, creating localized high-temperature spots for a brief duration.
As a result of this innovative treatment, the surface develops a durable, ceramic-like layer, yielding a matte, non-slip finish that not only provides an exceptional tactile experience but also boasts superior wear and corrosion resistance.
Minimalist Design
By using a CNC-milled bridge backspacer, two aluminum handle scales are seamlessly connected. This smartly engineered one-piece backspacer provides extra structural integrity and allows us to make the show side as clean as possible. As a result, all screws disappeared from view on the show side.
Thanks to the 180° blade rotation, the knife folds into itself cleanly, keeping the profile minimal and non-threatening—perfect for EDC environments. A deep-carry clip ensures it rides low and out of sight in your pocket, ready when you need it.
Perfectly Balanced for EDC
We've scaled up the beloved Corgi V to a 2.95" US-Made S35VN drop-point blade, delivering more cutting edge and utility—while maintaining the ideal blade-to-handle ratio, at almost 1:1. The aluminum handle's streamlined profile has been reengineered to stay slim yet sturdy, offering premium ergonomics for everyday carry.
Fun Ways to Open
Just like its little brother, the Corgi V 295 offers multiple opening options:
· A front flipper for intuitive, fast action
· The innovative wheeler mechanism, inspired by lighter rollers, with a deeply jimped wheel for satisfying control
Each opening method delivers that signature "click" that makes the Corgi family so addictive to use.
Solid as Ever: The Vanchor Lock®
At its heart lies the patented Vanchor Lock® system—paired with larger bearings and a fail-safe design.
Its magnetically recessed button prevents accidental deployment while ensuring smooth lockup and disengagement. This mechanism is as solid as it is fidget-friendly.
Customer Reviews
This is a nice pocket friendly knife. With nice deployment options. I especially like the unique gimping on the end for thumb flipping. I hope vosteed restocks the small corgi version soon. As I really want one of the smaller ones with the same end gimping!
I got the Black Aluminum with Copper Dune blade and hardware. It's everything I wanted it to be. This colorway is exactly "me" and looks so good on this knife. The size... After owning the OG Corgi-V and loving it, but finding it too small for many of my EDC tasks, I was hoping that something similar, but bigger, would come out, eventually. What I did NOT expect was just a bigger version of the same knife, with premium steel! Super stoked about that... I love the Corgi platform and the V-Anchor versions elevate it so much imo.
Action is great, fit and finish are great, factory edge was great, and the pocket clip is great. Just like the original, the back flipper is awesome, the front flipper is easy enough for my challenged self to do, and the V-Anchor lock deployment works perfectly.
Of note for those who own the OG Corgi-V, the back flipper jimping on this one is more aggressive... a good bit more aggressive. I don't think it's too much, but I also am not sure why they did it since the original was super easy to deploy that way... but not really a negative unless you fidget open all the time... it may cause discomfort if you do... but I am fine with it.
The steel, S35VN, is a great choice. Being that this knife will probably be used more for EDC than for tough, hard use tasks, it is more than tough enough, has pretty dang good edge retention, and is very corrosion resistant. I have a their Akita with the same steel, and have used it a lot and have had no issues... so I expect the same here. For the Corgi V 295, I did add a touch of stropping with 1 micron diamond compound to it, as I do all my new knives, and it got hair whittling in no time... and it has kept shaving sharp even though a good bit of cardboard cutting and a thick plastic jug I had to cut into strips... so I feel good about it. Doubtful there is a burned edge on the one I have.
Ergos... it is the definition of "less is more". Being such a neutral handle, you would think it would pale in comparison to knives with a more sculpted approach, finger grooves and cutouts, etc. But nope... it's comfy in every grip. No hot spots and can get a full 4 finger grip, or switch to a pinch grip, with little effort and no discomfort while maintaining full controll. The scales are contoured, chamfered, and milled and look awesome. The Aluminum has a fantastic finish on it, too. It's a matte, but is very smooth if you just lightly touch it... but if you bear down on it... it grabs back and provides more than adequate traction! Add that to the jimping on the back of the blade, near the tip, and you have a recipe for any kicking butt in any EDC utility task you come across.
In short... whether you are looking at this knife to spice up your dinner or office carry, or are planning on using it as your EDC, it will hold up and will look good while doing so. 10/10 for me.
This is a great edc. I love the ease of the front opener and the slide is awesome.
This model is absolutely amazing! Fit and finish are top tier. Design and size are perfect. This tool fits perfectly in my EDC rotation.
I love the way the corgi V 295 fits in my hand. The jimping on the top, the vanchor lock. Just so much to love in such a great package.