Our pick
This durable stainless steel set includes everything you need to cut, scrape, and etch your way to the perfect jack-o’-lantern.
After extensive testing (aka dozens of evil eyes, toothy grins, and curious eyebrows), we found that the Messermeister 3-Piece Pumpkin Carving Set is our favorite pumpkin-carving tool kit. Made of durable stainless steel and ergonomic, soft-grip handles, it’s pricier than the kits you find in the supermarket—but it’s a worth-it investment for both beginners and experienced carvers.
The Messermeister set includes the three tools you need for carving success: A spoon-like pumpkin scraper, a 3.5-inch sawtooth carver, and an etching tool for detail work. It’s also dishwasher safe—a plus when it’s cleanup time—and it’s the only set we tested with a lifetime warranty. Though it doesn’t come with its own storage case, that’s not a dealbreaker.
Now that you’re armed with great tools, we have some advice on how to use them.
