Thread: First Honing

I purchased my razor here in the classifieds, it came shave ready and I was able to keep it sharp for 1 1/2 years with a Col. Conk Arkansas stone. When it came time to get a professional to hone the razor, I went to my local knife shop. They were unable to get the razor shave ready (thankfully they didn't charge me). The razor is now completely ineffective, worse than when I took it is in to the knife shop.

Before I foot the bill for a different razor, I wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions. The razor I purchased ($55) has a shamrock on it, so it might be a W. H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand, but it lacks any insignia on the tang (see picture). I don't have a way of knowing whether or not I was scammed here, or if my local knife shop is incompetent, or both (neither?). If I do have to purchase a razor, I'm afraid I will need to purchase a new razor from my local knife shop and hope that they are competent enough to sharpen the razors they sell. I'd rather stick with used, but I need something that works.

Any suggestions? Advice?