Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-24993958-20170114144645/@comment-28288412-20170114223447

80 years, we know that's how long ago it was Ben.

But the sword is not a relic if Jaune owns it. Ozpin has made questionable decisions, but I refuse, REFUSE to believe he would trust a relic to Jaune, JAUNE of all people!

Thus, no reason to cover up the existence of the weapon.