WEST Somerset chainsaw artist Matthew Crabb carved another notch in his successful career when he pitted his skills against the best in the world.

Matthew came second in this year’s English Open Chainsaw Carving Championships, which took place in Cheshire.

He secured runner up position in the prestigious competition with his Dragon and Eggs sculpture (pictured), beating 2013 and 2014 winner Mikaru Kodama from Japan into third place.

But he was pipped at the post for first place by Simon O’Rourke from Wales.

The carvers had two and a half days to complete their sculptures.

And although Matthew just missed out on the top title – which he won in 2012 – his piece sold for the highest price above the mandatory £1,500 reserve placed on all the competition entries.

More examples of Matthew’s work can be seen on his website at matthewcrabb.com.