Of course all it needs is a touch up and not a 6K, just a few laps on a 20, 12 K or natural finisher.

The OP says in the first post, “I’m sure it was operator error” and in the second post that, he stropped it after he could not do an HHT, but that it did cut arm and leg hair.

Hair cutting is not a conclusive test for a lot of reasons. Bottom line is the shave test is all that matters and by the time he got to the shave it was no longer a shave ready edge. And yes, a shave ready edge is very fragile, that is the whole point.

What we have to remember is that these threads are read by hundreds of new guys looking for advice, and believe a lot of bad information that is written, like hair test. They are un-reliable, if it works for you great, does not mean it will work for the next new guy.

To the OP, the razor needs a tough up, send it back to the honer or if you like PM me and I will do it for you.
You will still need to learn to strop, find a local mentor.