I have a pumpkin carving kit. Less than $7.00 US but, I have had it for 15 years! I paid probably $2.00 but now they are almost $7.00 It does such a great job! You could use a really thin kitchen knife to do it. This came from a WalMart ad, but they have them everywhere. source
ahhh...special tools! so cool;) I've never seen them;)
in your place it's a real art and a real huge industry, but it's logical because you've such a holiday and it's an old tradition
and are pumpkins cheap in your place? Here they are very cheap, and most people don't like them. I use it for smoothies and salads most often
They are fairly inexpensive and I cook with them a lot, all different kinds of squash. I have only ever had these tools, I use a skinny knife many times. It is a short industry as it is not really a holiday, but, kids like dressing up and going trick or treating. I went when I was a kid, buy my parents did not. It wasn't a real holiday like now.
Smoothies. I have never done that, but, roast, make soup, grill, stuff, and anything else I can think of. :) We love them in our family. Then, of course, the best part. Roasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled with spices or just kosher salt.