I dont see why we cant use the basic BASE sabers such as defender and firebrand until we're JK+ if we choose to.
Also wouldnt it make more sence to make tribute sabers to masters who are no longer with us or are one with the force? Like in the star wars universe, they made a youngling training saber tributed to master qui gon and other sabers to masters that had passed away.
This way its more realistic rp wise and is a whole lot easier for everybody.
,Vargus