{"product_id":"lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3","title":"Lincoln Electric K3118-2 Cutting \u0026 Grinding Goggles — Shade 3, 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: 4.5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color:#ffb74d;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWC Safety Review — Lincoln Electric K3118-2 Shade 3 Cutting \u0026amp; Grinding Goggles\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light cutting, brazing, and torch soldering — and grinding — where a full Shade 5 is darker than the job needs and would cause eye strain. The lighter Shade 3 keeps the work visible while still blocking IR\/UV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy oxy-fuel or plasma cutting (use Shade 5), or any arc welding (use an auto-darkening helmet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shade 3 companion to Lincoln’s wide cutting goggle — the right density for lighter torch work. For heavier cutting, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1 (Shade 5)\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\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee which shade your process needs\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln Electric K3118-2 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lincoln Electric K3118-2 is the \u003cstrong\u003eShade 3\u003c\/strong\u003e version of Lincoln’s wide cutting and grinding goggle — same sealed, wide-vision body and dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens, marked to \u003cstrong\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with a lighter filter for light cutting, brazing, and torch soldering. Shade 3 keeps the work visible where Shade 5 would be too dark, while still blocking the IR\/UV those processes throw off. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e, and match shade to task with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the K3118-2 Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade is chosen by process intensity. \u003cstrong\u003eLight cutting, brazing, and torch soldering\u003c\/strong\u003e call for Shade 3; heavier oxy-fuel and plasma cutting want \u003cstrong\u003eShade 5\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e); arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e. Too-dark a shade causes strain and gets removed; too-light exposes the eyes. Confirm against \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 \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 K3118-2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you braze, torch-solder, or do light cutting where Shade 5 is too dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a wide, sealed goggle that also handles grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Shade 5 instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavier cutting — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a cup goggle instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic oxy-acetylene — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 K3118-2 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 light cutting \u0026amp; brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRight density for torch soldering and light 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; 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;\"\u003eSealed body blocks multi-angle spatter.\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 lens covers 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;\"\u003eHeavy cutting \/ arc welding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eToo light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse Shade 5 (K3118-1) or a helmet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the K3118-2 Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is too light for heavy oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting — use Shade 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding — that needs an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\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 — Shade 3 is for light torch work; using it on heavy cutting underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage). Verify the correct shade 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;\"\u003eBrazing \u0026amp; torch soldering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 is the comfortable density for light brazing and soldering where Shade 5 is too dark. See process\/shade pairing in \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;\"\u003eLight cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thin-stock torch cutting; step to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-1\"\u003eShade 5 K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e for thicker plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 3 — right for light torch work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide sealed body, grinding-capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1 impact rated\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\u003eToo light for heavy cutting (use Shade 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed shade, no flip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon price above welding-retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eShade 3 vs Shade 5 — Fit \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;\"\u003eTask\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eRight goggle\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;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eK3118-2 (Shade 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel\/plasma cutting, heavier brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1 (Shade 5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eInspect work between cuts\u003c\/td\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 (flip-up)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-2 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;\"\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 K3118-2\u003c\/strong\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;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering\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-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\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;\"\u003eOxy-fuel\/plasma cutting + grinding\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\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\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;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\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\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\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;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-2 vs K3118-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentical goggle, lighter filter. Choose the K3118-2 (Shade 3) for brazing, soldering, and light cutting; choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1 (Shade 5)\u003c\/a\u003e for oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing. \u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e many shops stock both and grab the shade that matches the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-2 Quick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the K3118-2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 — for light cutting, brazing, and torch soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhen do I need Shade 3 vs Shade 5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 for light torch work; Shade 5 for oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding requires an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it ANSI rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — ANSI Z87.1, so it also covers grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2 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;\"\u003eK3118-2\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;\"\u003e3 (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;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering, 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\/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\/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\/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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the K3118-2 cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $43.39, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhy choose Shade 3 over Shade 5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 keeps light torch work visible where Shade 5 is too dark and causes eye strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 3 enough for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor light\/thin-stock torch cutting, yes; for thicker plate and plasma cutting, use Shade 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan it be used for grinding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the ANSI Z87.1 impact lens covers grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it the same goggle as the K3118-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the only difference is the filter shade (3 vs 5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits over smaller frames; the Jackson WS goggle is roomier for OTG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1 Shade 3 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes the lens fog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eShould I stock both shades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany shops do — Shade 3 for light work, Shade 5 for heavier cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it sealed or open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed — unlike open welding glasses, it blocks slag from the sides.\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.\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, Lincoln Electric product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. No manufacturer input. 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