Device for the handling of logs, especially within a trimming machine, being comprised of handling means for logs along a path developed between the entrance section (I) of the logs (3) to be trimmed and the exit section (U) of the trimmed logs (3'), with blades (10, 11) set along said path and intended to provide the trimming of the logs (3), the entire device being characterized in that said handling means of logs also constitute means of holding or blocking the logs along said path. (Fig.2).