All it takes is one stroke from either the vicious cutting edge or its brutal wedge shaped spike to the end of the fight. If the party starts at longer range the Trench Hawks twin business ends make an accurate throw a breeze, since there's double the chance of a lethal hit. When used defensively, the Trench Hawks cutting edge and spike also provide a big advantage , as either can be used for hooking or trapping and like the Spike Hawk, their combined length can be used to parry or block an incoming blow.