It sounds like you clipped a vessel if it wont stop readily. If you dont want to stitch then habu is correct super glue is amazing but if you cant make it clot with solid pressure for 10 minutes or so you probably need to see someone who can stitch you up.
Just starting out bladesmithing is what is getting me into smithing. I am begining my first project next week and the wealth of the information here is astounding.