When you say it was sent to a Sharpener, is this a Cutlery or Knife shop?

If so, it may not have been honed properly.

You can ink the edge with Sharpie ink to make sure the Barber hone is reaching the edge. How long the edge last is dependent on you stropping skill, as you improve it will be months, 3-6 or more.

Be careful with Barber Hones, many of them are aggressive, some very.