Pumpkin? Check. Amazing templates? Check. Tools? You'd better double check, because if you want a jack-o-lantern that will be the envy of all your neighbors, a kitchen knife isn't going to, well, cut it.

Carving an attention-grabbing pumpkin requires the right tools, but don't worry -- you don't have to shop alone. Check out our guide below for the top pumpkin-carving tools!

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Pumpkin Carving Tools
Essential Tools
Once you've found a smooth, symmetrical pumpkin, it becomes all about the tools. Look beyond the knife drawer to implements intended for other uses -- say, a melon baller or a keyhole saw. The following items will make quick work of the task at hand.

Linoleum Cutter
This item is used to carve detail into the surface of a pumpkin with great accuracy.

We recommend: Lino Set No. 1 (#40203-1009), $8.23, by Speedball, from dickblick.com
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Pumpkin Carving Tools

    Essential Tools
    Once you've found a smooth, symmetrical pumpkin, it becomes all about the tools. Look beyond the knife drawer to implements intended for other uses -- say, a melon baller or a keyhole saw. The following items will make quick work of the task at hand.

    Linoleum Cutter
    This item is used to carve detail into the surface of a pumpkin with great accuracy.

    We recommend: Lino Set No. 1 (#40203-1009), $8.23, by Speedball, from dickblick.com

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    Hole Cutters
    Used by potters to create holes in clay, these short metal pipes with a sharp end and a capped one will work well on pumpkins, too.

    We recommend: Hole cutters in assorted sizes, ($2.79-$3.19), by Kemper, from Blick Art Materials

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    Miniature Saws
    The thin, sturdy blades on these saws are perfect for carving irregular shapes.

    We recommend: Keyhole saw blade, X-Acto #15 (LXKY31), $7.79 for 5 blades, and X-Acto Knife #2 (LXKY73), $ 2.89, from Tower Hobbies

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    Wood Gouges
    Create strips in the shell of the pumpkin using these carpentry items.

    We recommend: Wood Gouges for $15, from Quality Carving Supplies

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    Keyhole Saw
    The sharp teeth on this saw can slice through a pumpkin's tough shell, and its flexible blade allows for curved cuts.

    We recommend: Keyhole saw (247261), $5.47, from Lowes

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