Has anyone had a razor that you have honed in the past, but for whatever reason, have issues come up trying to hone again?

I have a Hartsteel that I have successfully honed and had great results and shaves with. An unfortunate circumstance came up that caused me to have to "clean up the blade", and ended up dulling it in the process. I have tried for about a year off and on to get it back to a usable edge. Getting frustrated and putting it away for a while but eventually bringing it back out only to get frustrated again. Well, after all this, I finally got it back to a usable edge. I don't think it is as good as I got it originally but it is comfortable and gives me a nice smooth shave.

No other razor has given me such a headache and I am glad it is usable again as I love the way this heavy blade shaves.

I will use it as is until it needs a touch up and hopefully my "issue" with it is over.