Carve Your Pumpkin Like a Pro

Sure, those character-themed pumpkin-carving kits that’ve been catching the kids’ eyes might look like a lot of fun, but have you ever tried working with ‘em? Ditch the dull-edged plastic tools and upgrade to this professional set, which features three steel carving and scooping tools with riveted wood handles. Six included stencils give you a template, and when you’ve finished your masterpiece, there’s even a 10.25″ wood stand on which to display it. The set is recommended for ages 8 and up, but for obvious reasons, you’re going to want to watch the kids closely when they work with these things. We only want to see fake blood on Halloween.

$24.99 from HSN.