Trench Hawk Trainer

Modeled after the original Cold Steel Trench Hawk, this trench hawk trainer delivers the look, balance and swing weight you need to develop realistic technique without a live edge. Made for choreographers, instructors and serious practitioners, it lets you rehearse strikes, recoveries and close quarters transitions with confidence while keeping safety front and center.

A short note on hawks and close quarters tools

Small axes, hawks and hand tools have long been used where compact striking power and utility are required. Over time those tools were adapted into fighting implements for close range self defence and military uses. Modern hawk designs draw on that history to provide compact, effective striking geometry. Trainers like this one let students and performers work with authentic handling traits while avoiding the hazards of sharp metal.

Why this trainer works and product details

This trainer is molded from durable santoprene to closely reproduce the mass and balance of the functional Trench Hawk while remaining safe for partner drills and choreography. The material resists cracking and weathering so it performs reliably in repeated impact work. The head and poll preserve convincing profiles so timing and angle judgment transfer to real tools and props. The shaft is shaped for a secure grip during single handed and two handed techniques and for quick transitions. Built for rigorous training, stage combat and instruction, it is low maintenance and designed to endure heavy use while reducing splinter and cutting risks.

Why choose this trench hawk trainer: realistic handling, santoprene construction for durability and safety, reliable for choreography and partner drills, and low maintenance for schools and instructors.