Airsoft Action - December 2023

KIT & GEAR
EDGE TACTICAL EYEWEAR
review. EDGE always test their safety glasses with a
third-party lab to make sure your eyes are protected
when it matters most, and will continue to be
protected over a long-service life!
It’s a great story, and the core values that are
apparent with EDGE sing to me; innovation,
pioneering technology, comfort, and above all-else
safety of the user. When I’m personally shopping for
new eyepro I first and foremost look at the safety
rating beyond doubt, but after that I look to the
manufacturer themselves to check out their longevity
and values. I like to know that they test rigorously, and
if a third-party tester is involved, so much the better;
it’s a case of “don’t listen to what we say, listen to
what others say about us” and I love that.
EDGE MODELS
I’ve been looking closely at three models since I met
the guys representing EDGE in the UK at the NAF this
summer, and thus far they’ve performed brilliantly on
both airsoft and real-steel ranges.
The SHARP EDGE are the most “classic” shooter
style of the three, and don’t sacrifice features,
ANSI Z87.1+ high-velocity ballistic-rated protection
or function for price. Their permanent anti-fog
technology (Vapor Shield), thermoplastic rubber (TPR)
nosepiece, scratch-resistant lenses and durable frames
glasses into the Sharp Edge. Each of the Sharp Edge’s
lenses block 99.9% of UVA, UVB and UVC rays for
crystal-clear optics in any condition, and the lowprofile
temples integrate comfortably with helmets
or hearing protection, and work perfectly under my
NOTCH ballcap. The Sharp Edge is as comfortable as
it is protective, and lenses are interchangeable! The
Sharp Edge kit I received for testing came with clear,
Tiger’s Eye and G-15 lenses, so you’re sure to have
the eye protection that fits your AO. (Rated MIL-PRF
32432-A / ANSI Z87.1+ / EN166 / UKCA / CSA Z94.3).
The HAMEL model delivers ANSI Z87.1+ highimpact
ballistic protection in an uncompromising
package, and these shooting glasses have big features
at a relatively small price. From the anti-scratch
coating to permanent anti-fog technology (Vapor
suggest anything but “entry-level” shooting glasses,
and EDGE have packed the features and benefits
you’d expect to find in much more expensive shooting
Shield again!), the Hamel is a cool-looking pair of
sunglasses with an ANSI Z87.1+ ballistic rating that
won’t disappoint. With comfortable frames (made
of a flexible and equally durable nylon composite)
to the G-15 lenses, the Hamel is made to protect
your eyesight when most at risk–all while delivering
everyday performance. The lenses block 99.9% of
UVA, UVB and UVC rays, the thin temples mean
comfort when wearing them with ear protection or
helmets, and thermoplastic rubber (TPR) details on the
nosepiece help them stay on your face when lesser
glasses might slip. For shooting glasses that you can
waer ever day, and look cool doing so, the Hamel
model is well worth a look! (Rated MIL-PRF 32432-A /
“EDGE’S LINEUP OF SHOOTING GLASSES OFFER COMPLETE ANSI Z87.1+ HIGH-VELOCITY
PROTECTION, BOLD STYLES AND AVAILABLE INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES; SIMPLY PUT, THEIR
SHOOTING GLASSES AND BALLISTIC EYEWEAR PROVIDE TOTAL PEACE OF MIND, AND WON’T
BREAK THE BANK”
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DECEMBER 2023