You can do so much with a carving knife. However, what it does best is cut large meats into thin slices with high precision. Other than that, Carving knives can bone. Those with a pointed tip can cut meat form roasts and ham efficiently while those with a rounded tip can cut meat from bones perfectly. They can also fillet, and cut other foodstuffs like bread, cakes, and large fruits. There are carving knives that can carve pumpkins and melon pretty well. Quite simply, carving knives offer you the opportunity to prove how creative you can be with food.