If it's like mine, it's a one pc. and not removeable. I bought mine as a going out of business one so I got it cheap enough that when the blade is too dull to cut I'll take it to a machinist buddy of mine to try to sharpen it, if that don't work, I'll pony up for a new Hornady with carbide cutter. By the way, Hornady bought out Pacific so all the pilots fit your pacific.