>>391259Everything. In my experience, the hawk's primary advantage is its versatility. It does many things sufficiently well that it can replace more specialized, heavier tools...especially if you're lightly-armed, fast-moving infantry or semi-nomadic tribes.
Think about the historical context in which the hawk was widely used. People still like hawks today because they're fun, useful, and we have the technology to make them lighter, tougher, and faster than before. (pic related, is Equinox Coronado composite tomahawk handle)