Although it has been compared with Muramasa at appraisement for bidding since ancient times, the blade surface of Muramasa is blackened and a has local flavor; existing Kanesada's works are not blackened at all and are clear, and fine without any Shirake-utsuri (whithish reflection); It has a reputation for wonderful steel.'
古来より入札鑑定などで村正と比較されるが村正の地刃は黒づみ地方色がある、兼定は一切黒ずまず冴えており白気映りの立たない上手な作が現存している、兎に角　地鉄（じがね）が素晴らしいことで定評がある。」