Thanks to each of you for your responses. My apologies for not getting back sooner, was a week removed from any modern conveniences.
I admit to abusing this knife, THIS TIME. Unfortunately I had to sacrifice the blade to get a necessary chore done. Typically I treat all my knives like knives, but didn't have that luxury this time.
The suggestion to see if Kershaw might install a new blade is an interesting one, and I will follow up on that. Thank you.
I do have a Leatherman, one of the originals that is probably almost 30 years old by now. Mine has only about five features, but it has served me very well.
Marines are hard on equipment? Take my word for it Juggie (said with much respect, in my part of Uncle's Canoe Club, I served elbow to elbow with many Marines, mostly from Quantico, and have a son and 2 grandsons that are Marines) you guys are no harder on equipment than us Squids. A sailor worth his salt can bust a piece of railroad iron.
I do generally carry a heavier duty knife, but this time I only had a dress knife on me. I like it because while it is legal everywhere, it's still assisted opening, a feature I like to keep handy, just in case. Ya never know in today's world.
I also have a Buck 110, and a Browning 204 (made in China!)
So again, thanks to each of you for responding, much appreciated.
Regards to all,
Bob