{"product_id":"lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5","title":"Lincoln Electric K3118-1 Cutting \u0026 Grinding Goggles — Shade 5, Wide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#e0e0e0;max-width:980px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wc-review-box\" style=\"border:2px solid #ff9800;background:#2a2520;border-radius:8px;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 24px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#ff9800;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color:#ffb74d;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWC Safety Review — Lincoln Electric K3118-1 Shade 5 Cutting \u0026amp; Grinding Goggles\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and brazing where a sealed wide-vision goggle is needed — and the same goggle doubles for grinding with its impact-rated, anti-fog\/anti-scratch lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arc welding (needs an auto-darkening helmet, not a fixed Shade 5), light brazing\/torch soldering where Shade 5 is darker than needed (choose the Shade 3 K3118-2), or jobs where open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e suffice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e A do-it-all sealed cutting goggle — Shade 5 IR plus a wide grinding-capable lens in one frame. For lighter cutting, drop to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2 (Shade 3)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how shade selection works in our welding eye-protection guide\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln Electric K3118-1 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lincoln Electric K3118-1 is a wide-vision cutting and grinding goggle with a fixed \u003cstrong\u003eShade 5\u003c\/strong\u003e IR\/UV filter and a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating, marked to \u003cstrong\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a sealed goggle — not open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding glasses\u003c\/a\u003e — so it protects against sparks, slag, and grit coming from every angle during oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and brazing, then does double duty for grinding. Browse the full range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e category, and see where a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the K3118-1 Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. For \u003cstrong\u003egas cutting, plasma cutting, and brazing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fixed Shade 5 is the standard filter, and a sealed goggle is preferred over glasses because of multi-angle sparks and slag. For \u003cstrong\u003earc welding\u003c\/strong\u003e (MIG\/TIG\/stick), a goggle is the wrong tool — you need an auto-darkening \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ewelding helmet\u003c\/a\u003e. Confirm the right filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Lincoln K3118-1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you cut, plasma-cut, or braze and want one sealed goggle that also handles grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a wide field of view and a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens for all-day use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Shade 3 instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for light cutting, brazing, or torch soldering — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a cup goggle instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic oxy-acetylene work — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e (flip) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003e55301\u003c\/a\u003e (fixed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — see the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the K3118-1 Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-fuel \u0026amp; plasma cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5 is the standard density for gas cutting and brazing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; molten spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe sealed goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter that open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated lens lets the same goggle cover grinding — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed Shade 5 goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the K3118-1 Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA fixed Shade 5 is darker than needed for light brazing\/soldering — eye strain results; use Shade 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — for full-face spark\/splash coverage during heavy grinding, add a shield over the goggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process and intensity — too light exposes the eyes to IR\/UV (risking \"arc eye\"\/photokeratitis and long-term retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade for your operation against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eOxy-fuel \u0026amp; plasma cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core use: Shade 5 IR with a sealed body for the sparks and slag of torch and plasma cutting. For open-spectacle alternatives see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" title=\"can safety glasses be used for welding\"\u003ecan safety glasses be used for welding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrazing \u0026amp; soldering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 suits heavier brazing; for light brazing and torch soldering, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-2\"\u003eShade 3 K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e is more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated wide lens means cutters who also grind can keep one goggle on; pair with the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirator\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e PPE for the full fab-shop kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 IR + wide grinding-capable lens in one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed against multi-angle sparks\/slag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1 impact rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 3 sibling for lighter work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed shade — no flip-up clear view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon price runs above welding-specialty retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulkier than open welding glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eAlternative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver prescription glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffd54f;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSnug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOTG-friendly \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFull-face coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAdd shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003ePair with a grinding face shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed, indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp foundry\/cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 vs K3118-2 (Shade 5 vs Shade 3)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame wide goggle, different filter. The K3118-1 (Shade 5) suits oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2 (Shade 3)\u003c\/a\u003e is for light cutting and torch soldering where Shade 5 is too dark. \u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e match shade to process intensity — when unsure on a cutting job, Shade 5 is the safer default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 vs Welding Safety Glasses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e (like a Shade 5 flip-up spectacle) are lighter and fine for incidental torch work, but they don't seal against slag from below or the side. \u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e for sustained cutting, the sealed K3118-1 goggle is the safer call; for quick tasks, glasses may do — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 Quick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the Lincoln K3118-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 — the standard IR filter density for oxy-fuel and plasma cutting and heavier brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use the K3118-1 for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Arc welding needs an auto-darkening helmet; a fixed Shade 5 goggle is for cutting, brazing, and grinding only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it ANSI rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it carries an ANSI Z87.1 marking for impact, so it covers grinding as well as cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits snugly over smaller frames; for a dedicated over-the-glasses fit, the Jackson WS goggle is roomier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eShade 5 or Shade 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 for cutting and heavier brazing; Shade 3 (K3118-2) for light cutting and torch soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLincoln Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLens coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAnti-fog \u0026amp; anti-scratch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide-vision sealed goggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel\/plasma cutting, brazing, grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding helmets complete guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Lincoln K3118-1 cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $39.38, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price (welding-specialty retailers sometimes run lower).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat welding processes is the K3118-1 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, brazing, and grinding — not arc welding, which requires a helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 5 right for oxy-acetylene cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Shade 5 is the common density for gas cutting and welding; confirm against the shade-number reference for your specific operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan the same goggle be used for grinding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the impact-rated ANSI Z87.1 lens means cutters who also grind can keep one goggle on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes the lens fog up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating; for fogging tips see our guide on preventing lens fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eK3118-1 or the Forney cup goggles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K3118-1 is a wider grinding-capable goggle; the Forney 55320\/55301 are classic oxy-acetylene cup goggles (the 55320 flips up to inspect work).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires appropriate filter lenses for radiant-energy work; an ANSI Z87.1 Shade 5 goggle meets that when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWill it fit over my prescription glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits over smaller frames snugly; for a roomier OTG fit choose the Jackson WS cutting goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between K3118-1 and K3118-2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the shade — K3118-1 is Shade 5 (cutting\/heavier brazing), K3118-2 is Shade 3 (light cutting\/soldering).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDo I still need a face shield?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavy grinding or full-face spark exposure, wear a face shield over the goggle; the goggle protects the eyes, the shield protects the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs this the same as welding safety glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — these are sealed goggles. Open welding glasses are lighter but don't seal against slag from the sides; see safety glasses vs goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirator\u003c\/a\u003e for fume protection during cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1 (welding safety), Lincoln Electric product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. 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