“John Jensen has complete command of his subject, and his attention to detail is exquisite. You can see the blood, sweat, and tears in each of his creations.”

“John, your work is beyond belief, and gives me faith in the goodness of humankind that such a perfect thing can be created out of the ‘stuff’ of this chaotic universe. There is so much order and pattern around us that we barely perceive; from the balance of atoms to the shapes of galaxies. In between these we create our own little chaotic worlds and at times strive towards those perfect things, which help to bring order to the seeming randomness of creation. A work such as yours, which strives to be perfect in its own unique way, is a testament that we can reach beyond what is normally possible and approach the sublime.”

“John, I read your story of how your knives became, what some might consider your obsession, and it changed my own perception of a ‘knife’. Thank you for sharing your history and such beautiful works of art. The thought of a knife will never be the same for me. I have shared your site with many others, and they are in as much awe as I am.”

“I would first of all like to say that i am a big admirer of your work, and that I find your custom knives to be a refreshing change from the more traditional knife maker. Your work is very unique in style.”

“I think John is one of the best artists working in America today. His creations are outstanding, his craftsmanship marvelous. I always look forward to seeing his new innovations in the future.”

“I wanted to compliment your work: I really enjoy your creativity, imagination and vision. You’re truly taking the art to a new level. I have been to many knife shows and see some of the best quality work, but it begins to be a different version of the same thing. You have a different view of knife making which I really enjoy. You come from a much different background; you’re better educated, more diverse and have taken your knives to a different level. Your knives represent a different direction for knife making. They remind me of the era when knives and swords were for royalty and had a status of their own.”

“I am very aware and attracted to the intersection of the aesthetic, the useful, and the dangerous. Your knives exemplify that intersection in ways that are unearthly. When I saw the sampling on your website, I thought I was looking at something produced by an alien culture who had taken concepts like art, beauty, and violence beyond anything on our radar. I tend to skew toward the designs that also have a strong vein of the knife heritage like Strata Dragon and Skinwalker, but each and every one is worth far more than you’re charging, and at least one needs to be in a museum somewhere as a reminder that that we are capable of producing things like this.”

“John, you’ve reached perfection. Thank you for the privilege of seeing your work. I’m not exaggerating; it actually took my breath away. Your work is the most sensitive and awe-inspiring I have ever seen. You truly not only have a gift, but have been able to exploit it in such a positive way. I actually can’t suppress my feelings, this has never happened before, and I am a bit bewildered. I have always loved knives, but more so, I have always really loved that unbelievable faith that only a few craftsmen have: to have the guts and faith in ones’ self, to take the risk, to bring your vision to fruition takes something very special and a ton of devotion. It’s really quite obvious that you won’t settle for anything less than the highest standard. Your work has something extra in it, and that is the stuff between your ears and your ribs: your brains, heart and soul.”

“Amazing art!! When I look at these knives, I see beauty and craftsmanship. My husband and I have a blade collection, and your work represents everything we look for in a piece. Each one has an individuality, and evokes such emotion, it is almost impossible to pick a favorite! You have truly found your artistic calling. We are hungry to know more about what you do and impatient to own something you have created!”

“I am writing in regards to your spectacular and impressive artwork. I have viewed your work online and I am quite sure that the fantastic pictures still do not do any justice to seeing your artwork in real life. One thing that appealed to me was the animalistic and raw nature of some of your pieces; the distinct lines and edges of your pieces are further accented by the materials you incorporate into each individual piece.”

“Today I received the ‘masterpiece’. The quality, artistry, and imagination that you used are beyond my wildest dreams. You are one of the few artisans that has found a unique media to express yourself. When we first talked 4 months ago, I sensed that the end result would be worth the wait. Now I understand how right I was. The platinum, the gold, the stones, the blade; and it’s a one of a kind. During our first conversation you interviewed me. What I now realize is that Jensen Knives is not your business, it is your passion. You are an architect in Damascus and titanium. I am the fortunate connoisseur that found you. Thank you again.”

“I have never seen any one person so dedicated to perfection! I just wanted to take a minute to pass along a well-earned word of thanks and praise.”

“I wanted to let you know that your work is persuasively realized as it is highly refined and intelligent. Your deep commitment to your life’s work is readily apparent”

“John, I am awed by your work…incredible designs, craftsmanship and creativity. I have always loved knives, and felt that there is definitely a place for them as an art form. Thank you for diligently pursuing this avenue. You have an impressive educational and professional background with both your experience in jewelry techniques and knife-making.”

“These knives are a serious demonstration of finding an uncommon balance between structural component and outer embellishment. This intense detail and creativity is powerful, while still giving light to some secrets of the process and core. Unlike many artist who focus on recreating what they see, John makes the imaginary real.”

“Looking at and holding any of John’s knives, one can physically enjoy its beauty, craftsmanship, and skillful use of multiple materials. But one must look within and understand the visions involved, the techniques, versatility and brilliance required to make these disparate materials into a stunning work of art. Jensen’s knives have shapes, balance, textures, and finishes that are amazing. They’re a delight to behold, and for the collector, a treasure to own.”

“You certainly make the term art knives come alive with your beautiful work – those colors and shapes, wow !!”

“To me, John’s work represents the next paradigm shift in the marriage between fine jewelry and creative, yet fully functional blade design. He is able to think out of the box, in order to create worlds of moving light and fluid color, reflected in the most unexpected areas of his creations.”

“Ultimately, we are all drawn to beautifully made, visually and physically tactile objects, regardless of what their subject matter is, be it repulsive and unsettling, or sublime and tranquil. The knife is as valid a platform as any other in which to express yourself. They are loaded with historical and metaphorical content.”

“I am not surprised at the attention your art is receiving from the world of art. You have a distinct style that puts your knives way beyond the simple status of an art knife.”

“John, holy crap! I just watched the entire process of your “Alchemy” knife project and I am beyond floored at your talent, sir! I am literally standing here in awe of the time, work and detail put into this amazing piece of art! I’m new to knife making and I have no idea if you read fan e-mails, but I could not go on and not let you know how much I have been inspired by your work. Thank you for all of your work and your humble attitude about your incredible talent!”

“I have never held in my hand craftsmanship and vision such as are embodied in the creations of Jensen Knives. Every step in exploration is an adventure and a pleasure. The knives up close show skill that is just out of this world, from somewhere within the realm of dreams, or beyond. This shows how far humankind has come: from the bronze age to these sublime creations… What a voyage. It is beyond me how anyone could not see the heart soul and genius in John’s work. John stands at the peak of his craft. He should be supported by a lifetime grant from the state as a national treasure”

“John, I really admire your work, and I would love to have one of your art-knives. Here in Brazil we don’t have anything close to what you are doing. Your pieces are the most impressive I’ve ever seen, it’s incredible. I almost had a heart-attack, I wish I could have all of them! I can’t describe my feeling about them. You can’t imagine how your work caught my attention, it’s really impressive. I showed your website to a lot of friends, and they were super surprised, and sad that they’ve never seen something like them before, really beautiful work. Congratulations, I love your work. I’m dying to have one of them! It’s a dream to have one of those in my hands now.”

“First, let me start by saying I have always been so amazed by your pieces of art. I have never spent more than $10k on a custom knife, but I have spent around $100k on a Parabia Tourmaline Specimen. I have been waiting until I was getting close to having a large amount of extra $ to finally contact you and see how the whole process goes in order to start collecting your knives. I really have no need to ever buy another art or custom knife, besides yours. Yes, there are a lot of great knife makers out there, but after you have been collecting as long as I have, they all all look far to similar, when compared to your pieces of art.”