Affordability - Based on cost effectiveness, ongoing maintenance cost, repair requirements and warranty.

Capability - Based on pounding, prying, forcing, puncturing, twisting and cutting.

Deployability - Based on transportation requirements, maneuverability with tool, transport configurations, accessory hold-down brackets and belt compatibility.

Maintainability - Based on maintenance requirements, cleaning requirements, rust resistance, grip modification and identification.

Usability - Based on efficiency, tool design, safety and handle materials.