sepänpaja
Sepänpaja, a Finnish term, translates to "blacksmith's workshop" or "forge." It refers to the traditional establishment where a blacksmith practices their craft. Historically, sepänpajat were vital centers of rural communities, providing essential metal tools and services. The blacksmith, or "seppä," would shape iron and steel using a forge, anvil, and various hammers and tongs. Their work included crafting agricultural implements like plows and scythes, as well as horseshoes, weapons, and household items such as nails and hinges.
The process in a sepänpaja involved heating metal in the forge until it was malleable, then striking