Starting my first knife from scratch

[remist17]

I am going to start my first knife from scratch. I have done some kit knifes before. I purchased some 1084 steel and before I wreck the first blank I would like to explain my understanding of the process and see if it is correct. If I am wrong please point it out.

-Cut the design out of the steel
-Use a belt sander with 35 to 60 grit paper to start making your grinds. I have a 1x30.
-Mark on the knife the start point of the grind and carry it up the blade
-Make two or three passes per side then switch to the other side and make the same number of passes.
- end thickness at the cutting edge is around 1.6mm
-After this is complete clean up with a file and hand sand to desired near finished look.
-Heat treat in 2 brick forge to 1450 degrees or a little past non magnetic.
-Quench in canola oil that is 120F
-Wipe off oil
-put in stove at 400 F for 30 minutes let cool. Then another 30 minutes at 400 F
-Let knife cool
-Finish sharpen with diamond blocks.

My concern is that I take enough off at the grind stage that I can sharpen it at the end. am I close?