Deep River Manufacturing began with a simple belief: the best products often come from solving real problems for yourself.

Our years spent building, restoring, shooting, and caring for traditional firearms showed us where modern products often fell short. Engage grew from the search for a dependable cast-lead projectile designed specifically for traditional muzzleloaders—one that would work with the rifle rather than ask the shooter to abandon the character of it.

Nature-All began just as practically. We wanted one naturally derived compound that could lubricate and protect our bullets and firearms without relying on petroleum-based ingredients. Before long, we were using it throughout the home and workshop on tools, wood, leather, cast iron, outdoor equipment, and dry hands.

What started as products made for our own use became something worth sharing. Today, we still develop and make them with the same purpose: practical solutions, traditional ingredients, careful workmanship, and performance we trust ourselves.

An early batch of Nature-All, made in our home kitchen before the product grew into what it is today.

Initial drafts of the Engage design, comparing and contrasting existing concepts.