I like it both ways as well. Qui-Gon’s saber has the symbolism so nicely explained by Eddie, but Maul’s saber has a nice thematic turn by showing that the raw power which Sith believe gives them true strength (two blades! It must be twice as good!) always ends up being their downfall when it’s challenged by hope (Obi-Wan is at the worst disadvantage possible, and turns it into what lets him win instead). That “raw strength fails compared to hope” theme runs throughout the Saga, eg. an unstoppable Empire’s might ends up being no match for a small band of Rebels with hope.