As said above, as long as the bevel is good (two sides meet at a point) unevenness is cosmetic. I have an old soviet razor with a wide spot in the bevel due to funky grinding. Hey comrade this razor meets the 5 year plan goal, lets hit the vodka!

As to Stainless scales, You may find the razor very heavy and poorly balanced. Metal scales are rare...I have a couple Robesons in aluminum but the gauge is .O2thin.