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The 5 Best Pumpkin Carving Tools Of 2022

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Sarah Ceniceros

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It's that time of year when the weather gets crisp, the leaves fall, and all things pumpkin are in season: pumpkin butter, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin spice cupcakes (just to name a few). Nothing beats bundling up and heading to the pumpkin patch. But before you start carving a jack-o-lantern, you'll want to invest in some good pumpkin carving tools. We've saved you the trouble and found some of the best carving tools on the market. That way, you can spend more time enjoying the flavors of the season, like these pumpkin recipes. And don't forget to save all of the seeds for snacking on roasted pumpkin seeds.

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Best Overall

Messermeister 3-Piece Pumpkin Carving Set

Messermeister 3-Piece Pumpkin Carving Set
Credit: Messermeister

Pros

  • Comfortable soft-grip handles
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Durable

Cons

  • Pricey

For high-quality tools, look no further than the Messermeister 3-Piece Pumpkin Carving Set. Made out of stainless steel with soft-grip handles, they're not only made to last and will give you excellent results. The set includes a scraper, sawtooth carver, and engraver.

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Best Runner-Up

BOOtiful Carving Tools Professional Pumpkin Carving Kit

BOOtiful Carving Tools Professional Pumpkin Carving Kit
Credit: BOOtiful Carving Tools

Pros

  • Includes carrying case

Cons

    The BOOtiful Carving Tools Professional Pumpkin Carving Kit comes with eight tools to achieve the perfect jack-o-lantern, in addition to a handy carrying case. "Besides the professional look of the kit, it was easy to use, sturdy, and cleaned up quick and had all the tools needed," said one reviewer.

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    Best Large Set

    Elmchee 13-Piece Pumpkin Carving Kit

    Elmchee 13-Piece Pumpkin Carving Kit
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    Credit: Elmchee

    Pros

    • Includes carrying case
    • Wide variety of tools

    Cons

      The Elmchee 13-Piece Pumpkin Carving Kit includes all the tools you need for pumpkin carving. Made out of stainless steel with ergonomically designed handles, this kit is both durable and comfortable to use.

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      Best For Details

      Sculpt Pro Pumpkin Carving Kit

      Sculpt Pro Pumpkin Carving Kit
      Credit: Sculpt Pro

      Pros

      • Multipurpose
      • Affordable

      Cons

      • Handles aren't as easy to grip

      The Sculpt Pro Pumpkin Carving Kit comes with 11 double-sided tools that are great for achieving detailed designs. They're also handy for other uses like sculpting clay.

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      Best Handles

      7Felicity Professional Halloween Pumpkin Carving Kit

      7Felicity Professional Halloween Pumpkin Carving Kit
      Credit: 7Felicity

      Pros

      • Includes storage bag
      • Comfortable nonslip handles
      • One-year warranty

      Cons

        For comfortable grips with no slipping, the 7Felicity Professional Halloween Pumpkin Carving Kit delivers. The set includes nine tools, like saws, drills, scoops, and a scraper.

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        How We Picked These Products

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        Whether you're looking for professional carving tools or a good budget set, we're crafted this list with everyone in mind. We looked for pumpkin carving tools that are easy to use, well made, and suitable for basic or intricate designs.

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