While it is possible this is some sort of fascine knife, a sword type similar to those used in other European countries, I would have thought it much more likey the Venetians would have used the local pattern of roncola or billhook for the task of cutting fascines....
The billhook has been in continual use in Italy (and the surrounding countries) since Roman times, and Italy is the only European country with several makers who still offer a full range of regional patterns - such is the importance of this tool in Italy.....
Two roncole from the Venice area below, these are very similar to those also found in Slovenia and Croatia...
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