Sorry Bro SH... Actually Lol'd @ "septic stick" 
I had a laugh at that as well.
For me a cold water rinse (or ice rub) and a dab with the styptic pencil usually is how I handle a cut.
For everything other than a tiny bleeder just take a bullet and bite the top off. Don't forget to spit it out. Then empty the powder from the cartridge into the bloody wound and then set it alight -- I use a Bic lighter. This definitely stops the bleeding but does burn a hole through to your skull.
I usually stick my hunting knife in the fire until it is white hot and then cauterize the wound with it. (snicker, snicker)

That there is a mountain man trick. Yepper ,

How big is that Bowie ?