Old pokey thing

[Gotcha640]

Came in a lot with some drill bits. Appears to say VEN something something in the middle, 5 1/2 on the back, and maybe made in England on the skinny bit. Point appears to be coated, maybe for machine poking holes in leather?

 

[Dumber than lumber]

Modified crochet hook?

 

[4xdog]

Modified crochet hook?

I have a couple of pokey tools made from crochet hooks that look just like that.