In pumpkin carver Barry Brown’s opinion, a Grampa Bardeen’s Family Pumpkin Carving Set is the only solution to creating an intricate, high-quality jack-o’-lantern. Unlike the $10 carving kits at some big box stores, these pumpkin carving sets are manufactured with powerful elements like steel and Teflon,™ meaning your tools won’t bend and break before your creation comes to fruition.
“Grampa” Paul Bardeen created pumpkin carving tools in 1943 and the family keeps manufacturing these superior tools today in its Denver-based facility. A Grampa Bardeen’s Family Pumpkin Carving Set costs $44.99 and comes with 10 Teflon™-coated saws, three drills, three steel-tipped pokers, two scoops and 16 fun patterns, all in a locking, sturdy box. Bonus: The company’s website offers how-to videos and bonus patterns. Visit grampabardeen.com.
John Bardeen shows you how to prepare your pumpkin for carving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l79A6oUX6eM.