To quote William Farquhar Payson from his 1926 book Mahogany Antique and Modern: Mahogany attains its most marvelous figure type in the 'flame' or 'crotch' or 'curl'. It is created by the struggle of the twisting fibers for self determination where the trunk divides into the first great branches of the tree. Crotch has always been used to obtain the most decorative effect. Our collection of mahogany crotch or flame lumber started as a way to provide Kinloch Woodworking with a steady supply of amazing mahogany lumber.