Spyderco Persian 2: Alternative to Chinook?

[MTHall720]

I was looking at both these blades on Internet and keep seeing that the Chinook3 is discontinued but Persian 2 is still available. Is this true? If so, why?
Would the Persian 2 somehow be a little more "Sheeple" friendly?

 

[singularity35]

Chinook 3 is discontinued but you can still find them around at reasonable prices.

 

[RevDevil]

The Chinook is more of a MBC style folder, but serves an equally decent utility role. I would classify the Persian is more of a utility role with Sd a close second. Also, it's "people"...what is sheeple? Mall ninja speak?

 

[MTHall720]

Don't know what Sheeple is either but saw it used in this context several times on other forums in the past.