I like my sheepsfoot, thought its right on the upper limit for size in a folder for me. While I can understand the desire to have a larger hawkbill knife, it wouldn't be for me. The good thing is that the LC200n is doing very well, so we will likely see more variety in that corner of what they are doing. Scales wise, I really like them, with use I've found them better than the Para3 I had, though I will admit my usage of the para was limited by many external factors.
I think marketing wise, the caribbeans just got pinched in that release delay. It was probably one of the major factors that prompted the move to the reveal cycle. As for continued production, I don't know the numbers, but I wouldn't be shocked if they just sort of sit in their niche, and are not discontinued, but also not kept in production either. I'm always eager to see where a company and industry goes, so I won't feel too bad if they do get discontinued, as if I ever need to replace it, I'm sure there will be a knife that is a available then that better fits my needs, since with time they evolve as well.