I burned a hole in my blade cutting the coating off of a piece of wire that turned out to be live. Can blades be replaced? I have a serrated blade that I purchased while in the military, but I feel a smooth blade would be much more practical...
Normally, it is unlikely, especially in a older knife. The model has more than likely been refined and evolved over time. Often times the cost of the repair could exceed the cost of a new knfe.