It must be a case by case quality control issue. My Col. Ichabod Conk Best Quality (rebranded Dovo) had no grind issues at all and shaved fantastically off the first hone. It still had the factory bevel when I got it and it honed right up to truly shave ready without any issues.

Of course it was bought in the factory store in Solingen so maybe they put.their best foot forward there.