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The Small Steps

18m Documentary 2025

The Small Steps tells the story of three generations of Ireland's most skilled knife-makers based in County Cork.

The Small Steps unfolds the story of three generations of Ireland’s most skilled knife-makers, residing between Schull and Glengarriff around the picturesque Bantry Bay.

This short documentary delves into the meticulous steps these craftsmen - Rory Conor, Fingal Ferguson, Sam Dunn, and Luka Scannell - take in their knife-making process.

Cast

Rory Conner (Self), Fingal Ferguson (Self), Sam Dunn (Self), Luka Scannell (Self)

Director

Al Butler

Director of Photography

Andrew Cummins

Producer

Colin Norris

Editor

Al Butler

Colourist

Eszter Nagy

Assistant Camera

Eoin Darby

Stills

Chris Cobertt

Language

English

Country

Ireland