I always HT and finish grind the razor before I make the scales as the finish grinding changes the depth that the razor rides in the scales. I've always assumed that everyone does it in that order, but I don't know that for sure.
Yep. Also because I don't want to risk wasting scales material if the razor becomes an oopsie.
Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day