Ok, I HATE it when people go "aKsHuLlY the doublesaber is impractical", it's annoying
But it's even worse when it's done in universe
"Doublesabers aren't that effective a weapon, te user is more likely to hurt themselves-"
SHUT. UP!
THIS. IS. FANTASY.
I don't care if it's impractical, it looks cool as hell
That's the point
Darth Maul wasn't given a doublesaber because George Lucas was thinking "hmmm yes, I want my new super cool villain that all the kids will love to have a practical weapon"
George gave Maul a doublesaber because it's cool











