With cheap labor why not make them look good.
I think most of the issues are with the raw materials. Cheap steel makes cheap razor.
I'm sure they think that no one actually plans on using one. Probably because most people don't.
If you ask Bud K what their most sold out item is they will likely say "straight razor knives" I was told this by one of their representatives who said that many times they don't include certain models on their catalogs because most times they are sold out before the catalogs are delivered.

I'm curious about these razors, but don't care enough to risk it. I also wouldn't expect anyone else to bother.
Despite Glen's personality I don't know that this person would loan a razor to be honed. Then again, it is Glen.