A log cutter is a person who uses various tools to cut logs into smaller pieces. The most common tools used by log cutters are a chainsaw, AXE, SAW, and pitsaw. A chainsaw is a motorized SAW with a long blade that is used to cut through wood. An AXE is a tool with a sharp blade on one side and a handle on the other, used for chopping wood. A SAW is a tool with a thin blade that is used to cut through wood. A pitsaw is a large two-handed SAW used to cut logs into planks.